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Varina

Iowa · 71 residents · 0.221 sq mi
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Varina has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,313. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 19 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $23,500. Households here earn about 38% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
71
−21%since 2000
from 90 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
321 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 407 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.5
−11%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
194368921161990201020202024Varina
202429
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,313
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,469 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,127
+63%since 2000
from $13,611 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade25%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade25%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction16.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing12.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$23,500
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
10.0%
−78.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
13.3% rent
Vacancy rate
53.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.8
+10%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(90)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(64)
Black2.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.7%(16)
Diversity Score
23
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+50%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
12.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.2%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
41.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
24.4%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Varina, Iowa?

Varina, Iowa has about 71 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Varina, Iowa?

The typical household in Varina, Iowa earns about $30,313 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 $23,500.

How educated are people in Varina, Iowa?

About 7.3% 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 9.8% 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 27 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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