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Thurman

Iowa · 229 residents · 0.565 sq mi
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Thurman has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $77,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
229
−3%since 2000
from 236 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
405 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 418 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.2
−2%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1271571872162461990201020202024Thurman
2024217
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,875
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,127
+96%since 2000
from $13,851 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services12.1%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,500
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$613
from $0 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.8%
−33.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
22.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+22%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(231)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(219)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(1)
Diversity Score6.7%(15)
Diversity Score
7
+60%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+15%since 2000
from 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.0%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.0%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thurman, Iowa?

Thurman, Iowa has about 229 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thurman, Iowa?

The typical household in Thurman, Iowa earns about $46,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thurman, Iowa expensive?

In Thurman, Iowa, the median home is worth about $77,500, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Thurman, Iowa?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Thurman, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thurman, Iowa?

About 8.9% of people in Thurman, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thurman, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Thurman, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 28 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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