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Ute

Iowa · 374 residents · 0.372 sq mi
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Ute has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $46,600. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
374
−1%since 2000
from 378 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,005 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,016 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.8
−6%since 2000
from 53.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2853253664064471990201020202024Ute
2024351
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,169
+9%since 2000
from $16,650 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing8.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,600
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.9%
−45.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+2%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(377)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(369)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(3)
Diversity Score4.6%(17)
Diversity Score
5
+594%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+1%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.1%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.4%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ute, Iowa?

Ute, Iowa has about 374 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ute, Iowa?

The typical household in Ute, Iowa earns about $35,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ute, Iowa expensive?

In Ute, Iowa, the median home is worth about $46,600, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Ute, Iowa?

About 5.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ute, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ute, Iowa?

About 9.8% of people in Ute, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ute, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Ute, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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