Iowa Falls, IA

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    2024 Population
    5,038
    US Senator
    Chuck Grassley
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Joni Ernst
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    39.4
    1.03% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    10.7%
    40.9% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $50,417
    4.97% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $123,800
    16.5% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    2,244
    0.0446% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Iowa Falls, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97.5% of the residents in Iowa Falls, IA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Iowa Falls, IA are Ellsworth Community College (213 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Iowa Falls, IA was $123,800, and the homeownership rate was 61.2%.

    Most people in Iowa Falls, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15 minutes. The average car ownership in Iowa Falls, IA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Iowa Falls, IA is home to a population of 5.04k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.26% of Iowa Falls, IA residents were born outside of the country (164 people).

    In 2024, there were 14.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.44k people) in Iowa Falls, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 299 Other (Hispanic) and 91 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.5% of Iowa Falls, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Iowa Falls, IA was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Iowa Falls, IA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      4.44k ± 157
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      299 ± 149
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      91 ± 59
    8.46%
    Hispanic Population
    426 people

    In 2024, there were 14.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.44k people) in Iowa Falls, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 299 Other (Hispanic) and 91 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    8.46% of the people in Iowa Falls, IA are hispanic (426 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Iowa Falls, IA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      44,333 ± 5,134 people
    2. India
      11,889 ± 2,672 people
    3. Guatemala
      8,189 ± 2,219 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Iowa was Mexico, the natal country of 44,333 Iowa residents, followed by India with 11,889 and Guatemala with 8,189.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.26%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    164 people
    3.28%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    166 people

    As of 2024, 3.26% of Iowa Falls, IA residents (164 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Iowa Falls, IA was 3.28%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      130 ± 65
    2. World War II
      49 ± 50
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      36 ± 33

    Iowa Falls, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.65 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Iowa Falls, IA.

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    Health

    95.2% of the population of Iowa Falls, IA has health coverage, with 39.7% on employee plans, 23.8% on Medicaid, 18.4% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 0.345% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Iowa see 1,385 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,385 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1411 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 466 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.1% under 18 years, 24.1% between 18 and 34 years, 33.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.6% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    4.77%
    Uninsured
    39.7%
    Employer Coverage
    23.8%
    Medicaid
    18.4%
    Medicare
    13%
    Non-Group
    0.345%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Iowa Falls, IA grew by 3.51% from 4.61% to 4.77%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Iowa Falls, IA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Iowa Falls, IA employs 2.24k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Iowa Falls, IA were Retail Trade (367 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (305 people), and Educational Services (278 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($78,065), Transportation & Warehousing ($77,825), and Wholesale Trade ($52,125).

    Employment

    Occupations

    2.24k
    2024 Value
    ± 306
    0.0446%
    1 Year growth
    ± 18.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Iowa Falls, IA grew at a rate of 0.0446%, from 2.24k employees to 2.24k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Iowa Falls, IA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (306 people), Sales & Related Occupations (294 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (231 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Iowa Falls, IA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    2.24k
    2024 Value
    ± 306
    0.0446%
    1 Year growth
    ± 18.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Iowa Falls, IA grew at a rate of 0.0446%, from 2.24k employees to 2.24k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Iowa Falls, IA, are Retail Trade (367 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (305 people), and Educational Services (278 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Iowa Falls, IA, though some of these residents may live in Iowa Falls, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $46,458
    Median earning men ± $4,666
    $27,500
    Median earning women ± $9,349

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($85,781), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($77,702), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($60,192).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($78,333), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($65,324), and Manufacturing ($51,813).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    1.48%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.57M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Iowa.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

    Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Iowa Falls, IA. Showing the available data for Iowa.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (55.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (42.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.789%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Iowa for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Iowa

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    Chuck Grassley
    Senator from Iowa3
    Assumed office on January 3, 1981
    Joni Ernst
    Senator from Iowa2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015

    Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Iowa over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Iowa Falls, IA awarded 213 degrees. The student population of Iowa Falls, IA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 319 male students and 366 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Iowa Falls, IA are White (147 and 72.1%), Black or African American (26 and 12.7%), Hispanic or Latino (18 and 8.82%), and Two or More Races (8 and 3.92%).

    The largest universities in Iowa Falls, IA by number of degrees awarded are Ellsworth Community College (213 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Iowa Falls, IA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (74 and 34.7%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (20 and 9.39%), and General Agriculture (19 and 8.92%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 685 students enrolled in Iowa Falls, IA, 46.6% men and 53.4% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 479 records, of which 62% were women and 38% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      74 degrees awarded
    2. General Agriculture
      18 degrees awarded
    3. Horse Husbandry & Equine Management
      15 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Iowa Falls, IA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 74 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Iowa Falls, IA according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Ellsworth Community College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    213 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ellsworth Community College with 213 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 94 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Iowa Falls, IA, which is 0.79 times less than the 119 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 147 degrees mean that there were 5.65 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 26 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($4,872) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($624) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Iowa Falls, IA was $123,800 in 2024, which is 0.372 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $106,300 to $123,800, a 16.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Iowa Falls, IA is 61.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Iowa Falls, IA have an average commute time of 15 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Iowa Falls, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $123,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$18,396
    $1,363
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$223

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Iowa Falls, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Iowa Falls, IA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    61.2%
    Homeownership
    2024
    61.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 61.2% of the housing units in Iowa Falls, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 63.5%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Iowa Falls, IA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $50,417
    Median Household Income
    ± $5,761
    2.23k
    Number of Households
    ± 290

    In 2024, the median household income of the 2.23k households in Iowa Falls, IA declined from $50,417 from the previous year's value of $53,051.

    The following chart displays the households in Iowa Falls, IA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Iowa Falls, IA is from Iowa.
    0.435
    2024 Wage GINI in Iowa
    0.441
    2023 Wage GINI in Iowa

    In 2024, the income inequality in Iowa was 0.435 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.29% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Iowa was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Iowa in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Iowa across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (75%)
    2. Worked At Home (8.55%)
    3. Walked (8.37%)

    In 2024, 75% of workers in Iowa Falls, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.55%) and those who walked to work (8.37%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    15 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Iowa Falls, IA have a shorter commute time (15 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.15% of the workforce in Iowa Falls, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Iowa Falls, IA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Iowa Falls, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Iowa Falls, IA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    10.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Iowa Falls, IA (501 out of 4.68k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Iowa Falls, IA is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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