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.

Runnells, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

440

Median Agei

39.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.3%384

Hispanic/Latino

11.6%51

Two or More

1.1%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.3%14

High School Diploma

28.3%91

Some College (<1 yr)

12.7%41

Some College (1+ yr)

16.5%53

Associate's Degree

12.7%41

Bachelor's Degree

18%58

Master's Degree

4.7%15

Doctorate

0.3%1

HS or Higher

97.5%

BA or Higher

23%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$231,600

Median Renti

$444

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

85.6%149

Renter-Occupied

14.4%25

Total Units

178

Homeownership

85.6%

Vacancy Rate

2.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.3%2

$50K–$100K

5.4%8

$100K–$150K

8.1%12

$150K–$200K

20.8%31

$200K–$300K

40.3%60

$300K–$500K

22.8%34

$500K–$1M

1.3%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%2

2010–2019

0.6%1

2000–2009

22.5%40

1990–1999

7.9%14

1980–1989

3.9%7

1970–1979

16.9%30

1960–1969

19.1%34

1950–1959

12.9%23

1939 or earlier

15.2%27

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.6%128

Electricity

25.3%44

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$101,500

Mean Household Incomei

$102,078

Per Capita Incomei

$41,193

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

5.7%

Labor Forcei

246

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.9%5

$10K–$15K

7.5%13

$15K–$20K

2.3%4

$30K–$35K

2.9%5

$35K–$40K

1.1%2

$45K–$50K

1.7%3

$60K–$75K

13.8%24

$75K–$100K

16.1%28

$100K–$125K

20.1%35

$125K–$150K

14.4%25

$150K–$200K

13.8%24

$200K+

3.4%6

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 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

173.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

231

Avg. Commutei

33 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

232

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

41(12% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.7%Insured

2.3%Uninsured