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Yetter

Iowa · 20 residents (2025 est.) · 0.128 sq mi
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Population has fallen 58% since 2000, a loss of 21 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 59.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 59.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15
−58%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
117 / sq mi
−58%since 2000
from 281 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.5
+34%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:20 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8182939501990201020202024Yetter
202415
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$34,487
+59%since 2000
from $21,675 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
+72%since 2010
from 0.207 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing37.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction37.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade25%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
43.8%
+43.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(36)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(15)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.3%
+15.8 ptssince 2011
from 37.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
37.5%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Female
60.0%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−53.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
55.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2017
from 64.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yetter, Iowa?

Yetter, Iowa has about 15 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Yetter, Iowa?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Yetter, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yetter, Iowa?

About 6.7% of people in Yetter, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Yetter, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Yetter, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 31 residents, a change of about -67 percent over that period.

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