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Varina

Iowa · 68 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 $38,750. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 22 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $37,500. Households here earn about 37% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
68
−24%since 2000
from 90 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
308 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 407 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
−5%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
194368921161990201020202024Varina
202429
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,469 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,423
+79%since 2000
from $13,611 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade26.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction20%
US avg: 1.2%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
17.6% rent
Afford Score
1.0
+37%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(52)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score38.1%(26)
Diversity Score
38
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
93.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.7%
−19.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.3%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
35.9%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−51.7 ptssince 2013
from 62.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Varina, Iowa?

Varina, Iowa has about 68 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Varina, Iowa?

The typical household in Varina, Iowa earns about $38,750 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 $37,500.

How educated are people in Varina, Iowa?

About 16.7% 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 10.3% 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 30 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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