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State Center city, Iowa

City

Population: 1,548 (2023 estimate)

Located in Iowa , Iowa

Census Bureau data for State Center city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — State Center city

What is the median household income in State Center city?
The median household income in State Center city is $72,303 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in State Center city?
The poverty rate in State Center city is 8.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in State Center city?
$156,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in State Center city?
The median gross rent in State Center city is $741 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of State Center city residents have a college degree?
26.4% of adults in State Center city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,548
Median Income
$72,303
Median Home Value
$156,300
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.6%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$8,928 (+14.1%) Home Value: +$38,700 (+32.9%) Poverty Rate: +1.2 pp (+16%) Bachelor's+: +10.4 pp (+65%) Unemployment: -3.2 pp (-41%)

Demographics

Total Population 1,548
Median Age 35.0
Female 52.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 12.1% White (non-Hisp.) 87.5% Two or More 4.2% Other 5.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $72,303 ±$30,516
-$844 vs. state
Per Capita Income $86,397
Median Family Income $89,706
Poverty Rate 8.7%
+1.8 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate 11.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 17.0%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 20.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.8%
$10–15k
1.7%
$15–25k
10.7%
$25–35k
11.5%
$35–50k
12.4%
$50–75k
12.3%
$75–100k
12.3%
$100–150k
25.7%
$150–200k
9.1%
$200k+
1.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 687
Owner-Occupied 73.9%
Renter-Occupied 26.1%
Vacancy Rate 7.6%
Median Home Value $156,300
-$39,600 vs. state
Median Gross Rent $741
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 27.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 20.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.1%
$50–100k
17.7%
$100–200k
23.2%
$200–300k
14.9%
$300–500k
3.4%
$500k–$1M
0.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
11.0%
$500–1k
55.8%
$1–1.5k
33.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.8%
1 vehicle
20.8%
2 vehicles
36.9%
3+
32.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
79.6%
Single-fam. att.
1.9%
2–4 units
2.2%
5–19 units
4.7%
Mobile home
0.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
46.7%
1940–1969
3.9%
1970–1999
10.9%
2000–2009
6.3%
2010+
0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 92.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 26.4%
-4.5 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree 11.4%
Some College / Associate 20.7%
Less Than High School 2.5%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 75.3%
Unemployment Rate 4.6%
+1.0 pp vs. state
Work from Home 16.4%
Self-Employed 5.9%
Government Workers 16.2%
Private For-Profit 77.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
29.6%
Manufacturing
15.3%
Retail
14.5%
Transportation
10.0%
Prof. Services
6.0%
Agriculture
4.2%
Finance
3.8%
Construction
3.8%
Arts/Entmt.
1.8%
Public Admin
1.4%
Information
0.8%
Wholesale
0.7%
Occupation
Management
41.8%
Production
28.8%
Food Prep
11.5%
Sales
10.9%
Construction
7.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 28.4 min
Drove Alone 73.1%
Carpool 8.5%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 16.4%
Walked 1.9%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 635
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 41.3%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 16.7%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
9.6%
5–9
6.6%
10–14
7.3%
15–19
9.4%
20–24
5.3%
25–34
11.8%
35–44
10.9%
45–54
15.8%
55–64
4.5%
65–74
4.1%
75–84
9.2%
85+
3.6%
Under 18: 28.0% Working age (18–64): 72.0% 65 and over: 14.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.0%
Naturalized Citizen 74.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.7%
With a Disability 10.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.2%
Uninsured 3.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 85.4%
Has a Computer 93.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

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