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Varina

Iowa · 66 residents (2025 est.) · 0.221 sq mi
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Varina has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,625. Population has fallen 68% since 2000, a loss of 61 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $55,000. With a median age of 60.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 33% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29
−68%since 2000
from 90 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
131 / sq mi
−68%since 2000
from 407 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.8
+52%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:66 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
194368921161990201020202024Varina
202429
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,625
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,469 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,831
+185%since 2000
from $13,611 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
+14%since 2010
from 0.366 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction18.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade18.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,000
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−56.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
1.1
+54%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(90)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(29)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+9%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.3%
+31.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.5%
−47.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
22.2%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2012
from 14.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−58.6 ptssince 2013
from 62.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+43.3 ptssince 2017
from 56.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+19.6 ptssince 2016
from 80.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−18.5 ptssince 2016
from 18.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Varina, Iowa?

Varina, Iowa has about 29 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Varina, Iowa?

The typical household in Varina, Iowa earns about $50,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Varina, Iowa expensive?

In Varina, Iowa, the median home is worth about $55,000.

How educated are people in Varina, Iowa?

About 4.0% of adults age 25 and over in Varina, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Varina, Iowa?

About 3.4% of people in Varina, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Varina, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Varina, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 69 residents, a change of about -70 percent over that period.

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