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.

Fruitland, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,049

Median Agei

30.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.8%869

Hispanic/Latino

15.8%166

Two or More

1.2%13

Other

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.7%37

High School Diploma

23.3%151

Some College (<1 yr)

12.8%83

Some College (1+ yr)

17.1%111

Associate's Degree

15.7%102

Bachelor's Degree

12.3%80

Master's Degree

4.2%27

HS or Higher

91.2%

BA or Higher

16.5%

Graduate+

4.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$217,700

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

95.6%324

Renter-Occupied

4.4%15

Total Units

341

Homeownership

95.6%

Vacancy Rate

0.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.1%10

$50K–$100K

5.2%17

$100K–$150K

4.3%14

$150K–$200K

26.5%86

$200K–$300K

43.5%141

$300K–$500K

17.3%56

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

2.9%10

2000–2009

34.3%117

1990–1999

19.4%66

1980–1989

7.3%25

1970–1979

18.8%64

1960–1969

7%24

1950–1959

1.2%4

1940–1949

1.5%5

1939 or earlier

7.6%26

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

88.5%300

Bottled/LP Gas

8%27

Electricity

3.5%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$103,424

Mean Household Incomei

$102,995

Per Capita Incomei

$34,434

Poverty Ratei

2.5%

Unemploymenti

0.9%

Labor Forcei

552

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.2%4

$15K–$20K

0.9%3

$20K–$25K

2.4%8

$25K–$30K

1.2%4

$35K–$40K

5%17

$40K–$45K

3.8%13

$45K–$50K

3.5%12

$50K–$60K

6.8%23

$60K–$75K

11.2%38

$75K–$100K

10%34

$100K–$125K

19.2%65

$125K–$150K

19.2%65

$150K–$200K

12.7%43

$200K+

2.9%10

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$449/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

29 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers21 homes99% occupied$449/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $103,424/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $31K/yr

48%

Very low income$31K–$52K/yr

52%

Who Receives This Housing

100% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

36% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

95% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

40.4%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

539

Avg. Commutei

19.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

547

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

47(6.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

100%Insured