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Ute

Iowa · 338 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 $37,500. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $60,200. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% 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
338
−11%since 2000
from 378 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
909 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,016 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.8
−8%since 2000
from 53.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2853253664064471990201020202024Ute
2024351
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,500
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,036
+44%since 2000
from $16,650 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$632
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
20.2% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+22%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97%(328)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0.9%(3)
Diversity Score6%(20)
Diversity Score
6
+809%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+44%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.7%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
58.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ute, Iowa?

Ute, Iowa has about 338 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ute, Iowa?

The typical household in Ute, Iowa earns about $37,500 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 $60,200, and the typical rent is about $632 a month.

How educated are people in Ute, Iowa?

About 4.7% 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 19.9% 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 38 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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