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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Vinton

Iowa · 5,103 residents · 4.885 sq mi
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Vinton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,900. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $35,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,103
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 5,102 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,045 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,044 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.8
−9%vs 2000
vs 38.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Vinton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,900
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,114 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,103
−49%vs 2000
vs $19,808 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.4%
+8.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$35,200
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $72,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$244
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $334 in 2000
US average: $450
69.4%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.6% in 2000
30.6% rent
1.7
−19%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(4,983)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(48)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(182)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(5,030)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(21)
Asian1%(53)
Other0.4%(20)
Diversity Score4.5%(231)
5
+27%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.0%
−6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.1%
−9.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.4%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.1 min
+44%vs 2000
vs 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Vinton, Iowa?

Vinton, Iowa has about 5,103 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Vinton, Iowa?

The typical household in Vinton, Iowa earns about $20,900 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vinton, Iowa expensive?

In Vinton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $35,200, and the typical rent is about $244 a month.

How educated are people in Vinton, Iowa?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Vinton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vinton, Iowa?

About 18.4% of people in Vinton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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