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.

Atalissa, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

253

Median Agei

42.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

72.7%184

Hispanic/Latino

24.5%62

Black

2.4%6

Two or More

0.4%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%5

High School Diploma

44.1%79

Some College (<1 yr)

8.4%15

Some College (1+ yr)

5%9

Associate's Degree

16.8%30

Bachelor's Degree

16.2%29

HS or Higher

93.3%

BA or Higher

16.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$127,900

Median Renti

$775

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

88.5%100

Renter-Occupied

11.5%13

Total Units

118

Homeownership

88.5%

Vacancy Rate

4.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

3%3

$50K–$100K

18%18

$100K–$150K

52%52

$150K–$200K

22%22

$200K–$300K

1%1

$300K–$500K

4%4

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.7%2

2000–2009

7.6%9

1990–1999

11%13

1980–1989

11%13

1970–1979

17.8%21

1960–1969

4.2%5

1950–1959

0.8%1

1940–1949

0.8%1

1939 or earlier

44.9%53

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

97.3%110

Electricity

2.7%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$67,188

Mean Household Incomei

$78,250

Per Capita Incomei

$36,331

Poverty Ratei

7.1%

Unemploymenti

5.3%

Labor Forcei

171

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.3%6

$15K–$20K

0.9%1

$20K–$25K

0.9%1

$25K–$30K

4.4%5

$30K–$35K

1.8%2

$40K–$45K

7.1%8

$45K–$50K

10.6%12

$50K–$60K

12.4%14

$60K–$75K

8.8%10

$75K–$100K

17.7%20

$100K–$125K

15%17

$125K–$150K

11.5%13

$150K–$200K

0.9%1

$200K+

2.7%3

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

20.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

157

Avg. Commutei

29.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

162

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3(1.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.4%Insured

3.6%Uninsured