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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Urbana

Iowa · 1,019 residents · 1.806 sq mi
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Urbana is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,063. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 74% since 1990. 16% 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 $85,900. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 100%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,019
+74%since 1990
from 585 in 1990
1990 – 2025
564 / sq mi
+74%since 1990
from 324 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.1
+8%since 1990
from 28.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4807961K1K2K1990201020202024Urbana
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,063
+74%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,429 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,005
+88%since 1990
from $9,557 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.1%
−11.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$85,900
+100%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$438
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $322 in 1990
US average: $602
87.6%
+10.2 ptssince 1990
from 77.4% in 1990
12.4% rent
1.8
+15%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(579)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.4%(20)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,009)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.2%(22)
2
−35%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.7%
+13.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.5%
+18.5 ptssince 1990
from 72.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
−38%since 1990
from 26.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Urbana, Iowa?

Urbana, Iowa has about 1,019 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Urbana, Iowa?

The typical household in Urbana, Iowa earns about $49,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Urbana, Iowa expensive?

In Urbana, Iowa, the median home is worth about $85,900, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Urbana, Iowa?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Urbana, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Urbana, Iowa?

About 1.1% of people in Urbana, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Urbana, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Urbana, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 434 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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