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Tingley

Iowa · 136 residents · 0.685 sq mi
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Tingley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 35 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $53,300. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
136
−20%since 2000
from 171 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
199 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 250 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
−7%since 2000
from 49.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
911431952462981990201020202024Tingley
2024128
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,321 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,691
+105%since 2000
from $14,475 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,300
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $407 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
20.6% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+15%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(167)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(130)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.7%(9)
Diversity Score21.2%(29)
Diversity Score
21
+1333%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+27.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+12%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2011
from 53.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.3%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
60.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tingley, Iowa?

Tingley, Iowa has about 136 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tingley, Iowa?

The typical household in Tingley, Iowa earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tingley, Iowa expensive?

In Tingley, Iowa, the median home is worth about $53,300, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Tingley, Iowa?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Tingley, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tingley, Iowa?

About 16.2% of people in Tingley, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tingley, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Tingley, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 37 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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