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Udell

Iowa · 28 residents · 0.281 sq mi
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Udell is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $72,917. Population has fallen 52% since 2000, a loss of 30 residents. 4% 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 $48,800. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% 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
28
−52%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
100 / sq mi
−52%since 2000
from 206 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.0
+46%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8244157741990201020202024Udell
202413
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,917
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,341
+330%since 2000
from $7,294 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+35.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−15.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade42.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade38.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing9.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,800
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+33.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
0.0% rent
Afford Score
0.7
−39%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(51)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(2)
Asian3.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.2%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic100%(28)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+22.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+125%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−22.2 ptssince 2011
from 22.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.0%
+31.1 ptssince 2011
from 43.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Female
32.4%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Udell, Iowa?

Udell, Iowa has about 28 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Udell, Iowa?

The typical household in Udell, Iowa earns about $72,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Udell, Iowa expensive?

In Udell, Iowa, the median home is worth about $48,800.

How educated are people in Udell, Iowa?

About 3.6% of adults age 25 and over in Udell, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Udell, Iowa?

About 0.0% of people in Udell, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Udell, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Udell, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 40 residents, a change of about -59 percent over that period.

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