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Terril

Iowa · 304 residents (2025 est.) · 0.543 sq mi
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Terril has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,889. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 114 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $95,500. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 42% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
290
−28%since 2000
from 404 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
534 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 744 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.0
+27%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:304 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2743233724214701990201020202024Terril
2024290
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,889
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,583 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,389
+87%since 2000
from $16,283 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
+11%since 2010
from 0.382 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,500
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
14.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.7%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+85%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(399)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(274)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(9)
Diversity Score13.2%(38)
Diversity Score
13
+436%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+111%since 2000
from 9.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 74.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.9%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
39.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 13.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
+21.5 ptssince 2017
from 70.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Terril, Iowa?

Terril, Iowa has about 290 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Terril, Iowa?

The typical household in Terril, Iowa earns about $43,889 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Terril, Iowa expensive?

In Terril, Iowa, the median home is worth about $95,500, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Terril, Iowa?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Terril, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Terril, Iowa?

About 16.0% of people in Terril, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Terril, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Terril, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 90 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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