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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Terril

Iowa · 404 residents · 0.543 sq mi
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Terril has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,583. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $40,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
404
+6%since 1990
from 380 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.4
Unchangedsince 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2743233724214701990201020202024Terril
2024290
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 58.2%(33)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 95.4%(22)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.2%(33)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.2%(29)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.7%(27)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.4%(54)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4413.9%(56)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5411.9%(48)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 646.9%(28)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 748.9%(36)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 847.7%(31)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.7%(7)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,583
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,690 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,283
+55%since 1990
from $10,510 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.8%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,700
+68%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$421
+60%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $200 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.0%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.4% in 1990
24.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(380)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(399)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.5%(2)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.4%(7)
Ancestry
German34.8%(101)
Irish17.2%(50)
Norwegian10.7%(31)
English7.6%(22)
American5.5%(16)
Danish5.2%(15)
Italian4.5%(13)
Dutch3.8%(11)
Hungarian1.7%(5)
Swedish1.7%(5)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
French0.7%(2)
Romanian0.7%(2)
Czech0.3%(1)
Polish0.3%(1)
Russian0.3%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.6%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 81.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.0 min
−67%since 1990
from 27.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married37.4%(58)
Married55.5%(86)
Widowed1.3%(2)
Divorced5.8%(9)
Women 15+
Never married14.8%(24)
Married61.1%(99)
Widowed11.1%(18)
Divorced13%(21)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Terril, Iowa?

Terril, Iowa has about 404 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Terril, Iowa?

The typical household in Terril, Iowa earns about $34,583 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 $40,700, and the typical rent is about $421 a month.

How educated are people in Terril, Iowa?

About 14.0% 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 13.8% of people in Terril, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Terril, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Terril, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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