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.

Boyden, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

Showing latest census year. Full demographic history available with a paid plan. View plans →

Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

757

Median Agei

35.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.3%646

Hispanic/Latino

12%91

Other

1.7%13

Black

0.7%5

Two or More

0.3%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.1%10

High School Diploma

32.8%153

Some College (<1 yr)

9.2%43

Some College (1+ yr)

12.2%57

Associate's Degree

16.3%76

Bachelor's Degree

15.4%72

Master's Degree

3.6%17

Professional Degree

1.5%7

HS or Higher

93.1%

BA or Higher

20.6%

Graduate+

5.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$177,700

Median Renti

$756

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

88.1%251

Renter-Occupied

11.9%34

Total Units

287

Homeownership

88.1%

Vacancy Rate

0.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

2%5

$50K–$100K

12%30

$100K–$150K

23.9%60

$150K–$200K

23.5%59

$200K–$300K

26.7%67

$300K–$500K

11.2%28

$1M+

0.8%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

4.9%14

2000–2009

5.2%15

1990–1999

6.3%18

1980–1989

5.2%15

1970–1979

20.6%59

1960–1969

16.4%47

1950–1959

7.7%22

1940–1949

2.8%8

1939 or earlier

31%89

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67.4%192

Electricity

30.5%87

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%4

No Fuel

0.7%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$88,125

Mean Household Incomei

$91,324

Per Capita Incomei

$34,888

Poverty Ratei

10.4%

Unemploymenti

0.5%

Labor Forcei

429

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.8%5

$15K–$20K

2.1%6

$20K–$25K

1.1%3

$25K–$30K

1.8%5

$30K–$35K

3.5%10

$35K–$40K

5.3%15

$40K–$45K

9.5%27

$45K–$50K

3.9%11

$50K–$60K

4.9%14

$60K–$75K

7%20

$75K–$100K

24.2%69

$100K–$125K

13.3%38

$125K–$150K

9.8%28

$150K–$200K

8.1%23

$200K+

3.9%11

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

81.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

417

Avg. Commutei

15 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

427

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

33(6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.1%Insured

4.9%Uninsured