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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

Total population
1,019
+74%since 1990
from 585 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
31.1
+8%since 1990
from 28.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4807961K1K2K1990201020202024Urbana
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 58.4%(86)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 910.3%(105)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.1%(83)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196%(61)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.9%(60)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3419.9%(203)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4418.1%(184)
US avg: 16%
45 to 547.4%(75)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 646.6%(67)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 744.2%(43)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 843.4%(35)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.7%(17)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

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

Housing

Median home value
$85,900
+100%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$438
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $322 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
87.6%
+10.2 ptssince 1990
from 77.4% in 1990
12.4% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Urbana on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(579)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,009)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.2%(69)
Asian origin
Korean0.4%(6)
Ancestry
German45.9%(752)
Irish19%(311)
English9.8%(161)
American6.2%(102)
Norwegian3.4%(55)
Italian2.3%(37)
Arab1.7%(28)
Czech1.5%(24)
Danish1.4%(23)
Swedish1.4%(23)
Scottish1%(16)
Welsh0.7%(12)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Lebanese0.6%(10)
Dutch0.5%(9)
British0.4%(6)
French0.4%(6)
Polish0.3%(5)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21%(78)
Married68.5%(255)
Widowed1.1%(4)
Divorced9.4%(35)
Women 15+
Never married10.7%(36)
Married72.7%(245)
Widowed8%(27)
Divorced8.6%(29)
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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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