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Terril

Iowa · 334 residents · 0.543 sq mi
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Terril has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,107. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 70 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $71,500. The poverty rate of 30.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
334
−17%since 2000
from 404 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
615 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 744 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+21%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2743233724214701990201020202024Terril
2024290
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,107
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,205
+30%since 2000
from $16,283 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.1%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services14.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,500
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$781
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
15.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+78%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(309)
Black0.9%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(19)
Diversity Score19.8%(66)
Diversity Score
20
+703%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+228%since 2000
from 9.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 74.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
38.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Terril, Iowa?

Terril, Iowa has about 334 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Terril, Iowa?

The typical household in Terril, Iowa earns about $34,107 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 $71,500, and the typical rent is about $781 a month.

How educated are people in Terril, Iowa?

About 21.3% 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 30.1% 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 46 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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