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Vinton

Iowa · 5,257 residents · 4.885 sq mi
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Vinton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,355. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $105,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,257
+3%since 2000
from 5,102 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,076 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,044 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+5%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Vinton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,355
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,114 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,592
+4%since 2000
from $19,808 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$533
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.9%
−27.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
30.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+20%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(5,111)
Black0.3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1%(51)
Asian0.3%(16)
Other3.7%(194)
Diversity Score12.3%(646)
Diversity Score
12
+244%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+45%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.4%
−49.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vinton, Iowa?

Vinton, Iowa has about 5,257 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vinton, Iowa?

The typical household in Vinton, Iowa earns about $42,355 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 $105,300, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in Vinton, Iowa?

About 18.2% 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 14.0% of people in Vinton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vinton, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Vinton, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 154 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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