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Thurman

Iowa · 167 residents · 0.565 sq mi
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Thurman is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,125. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 69 residents. 2% 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 $78,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% 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
167
−29%since 2000
from 236 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
296 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 418 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+20%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1271571872162461990201020202024Thurman
2024217
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,125
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,754
+64%since 2000
from $13,851 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.6%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction27%
US avg: 1.2%
Information2.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,063
from $0 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.6%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
25.4% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(144)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.1%(14)
Diversity Score
8
+94%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
−25%since 2000
from 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.2%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−90.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thurman, Iowa?

Thurman, Iowa has about 167 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thurman, Iowa?

The typical household in Thurman, Iowa earns about $75,125 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 $78,100, and the typical rent is about $1,063 a month.

How educated are people in Thurman, Iowa?

About 1.8% 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 18.0% of people in Thurman, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thurman, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Thurman, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 34 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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