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Truro

Iowa · 427 residents · 0.985 sq mi
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Truro has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% 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 $60,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

427
+10%since 1990
from 387 in 1990
1990 – 2025
434 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 393 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.1
−4%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3454114785446101990201020202024Truro
2024518
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,750
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,875 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,021
+22%since 1990
from $12,329 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.3%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,400
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$375
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $198 in 1990
US average: $602
76.3%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 76.6% in 1990
23.7% rent
1.8
+50%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(383)
Black1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.4%(17)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(414)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.6%(20)
5
+5%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.3%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.8%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 76.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.6%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.1 min
−19%since 1990
from 29.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Truro, Iowa?

Truro, Iowa has about 427 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Truro, Iowa?

The typical household in Truro, Iowa earns about $33,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Truro, Iowa expensive?

In Truro, Iowa, the median home is worth about $60,400, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Truro, Iowa?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Truro, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Truro, Iowa?

About 10.3% of people in Truro, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Truro, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Truro, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 40 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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