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Ventura

Iowa · 711 residents · 1.776 sq mi
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Ventura is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $198,100. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
711
+6%since 2000
from 670 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
400 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 377 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.6
+25%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5686497308118921990201020202024Ventura
2024733
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,438
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,013
+48%since 2000
from $22,994 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.2%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$198,100
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$895
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
15.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+29%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(664)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(680)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6%(42)
Diversity Score
6
+168%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+69%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.2%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−94.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ventura, Iowa?

Ventura, Iowa has about 711 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ventura, Iowa?

The typical household in Ventura, Iowa earns about $73,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ventura, Iowa expensive?

In Ventura, Iowa, the median home is worth about $198,100, and the typical rent is about $895 a month.

How educated are people in Ventura, Iowa?

About 32.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ventura, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ventura, Iowa?

About 7.1% of people in Ventura, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ventura, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Ventura, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 116 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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