Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Buck Grove, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

Median Agei

24.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.2%40

Other

4.8%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.5%2

High School Diploma

28.6%6

Some College (<1 yr)

33.3%7

Associate's Degree

9.5%2

Master's Degree

4.8%1

Professional Degree

14.3%3

HS or Higher

100%

BA or Higher

19%

Graduate+

19%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$55,000

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

100%13

Total Units

Homeownership

100%

Vacancy Rate

31.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

38.5%5

$50K–$100K

38.5%5

$100K–$150K

7.7%1

$150K–$200K

15.4%2

Year Built

1980–1989

5.3%1

1970–1979

10.5%2

1950–1959

15.8%3

1940–1949

5.3%1

1939 or earlier

63.2%12

Heating Fuel

Electricity

69.2%9

Bottled/LP Gas

30.8%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,417

Mean Household Incomei

$90,308

Per Capita Incomei

$30,562

Poverty Ratei

2.4%

Unemploymenti

7.1%

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

$25K–$30K

15.4%2

$45K–$50K

15.4%2

$50K–$60K

15.4%2

$60K–$75K

23.1%3

$150K–$200K

30.8%4

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes100% occupied

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Who Receives This Housing

0% of subsidized households are minority

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

19.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1(3.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.3%Insured

16.7%Uninsured