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.

Hospers, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

916

Median Agei

29.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

65.8%603

Hispanic/Latino

33.2%304

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.4%13

High School Diploma

37.7%201

Some College (<1 yr)

9%48

Some College (1+ yr)

9.9%53

Associate's Degree

15.9%85

Bachelor's Degree

12.4%66

Master's Degree

3.9%21

Professional Degree

0.4%2

HS or Higher

91.7%

BA or Higher

16.7%

Graduate+

4.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$155,300

Median Renti

$684

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.7%263

Renter-Occupied

20.3%67

Total Units

330

Homeownership

79.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.8%10

$50K–$100K

15.6%41

$100K–$150K

26.6%70

$150K–$200K

35%92

$200K–$300K

9.9%26

$300K–$500K

8.4%22

$500K–$1M

0.8%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%3

2010–2019

3.9%13

2000–2009

0.6%2

1990–1999

8.8%29

1980–1989

4.8%16

1970–1979

12.4%41

1960–1969

15.2%50

1950–1959

19.1%63

1940–1949

3.3%11

1939 or earlier

30.9%102

Heating Fuel

Electricity

48.5%160

Utility Gas

48.2%159

Solar

1.8%6

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%2

Other

0.6%2

No Fuel

0.3%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$69,444

Mean Household Incomei

$78,286

Per Capita Incomei

$27,671

Poverty Ratei

17.4%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

375

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

3.9%13

$15K–$20K

3.3%11

$20K–$25K

1.8%6

$25K–$30K

3.3%11

$30K–$35K

12.1%40

$35K–$40K

2.7%9

$40K–$45K

2.1%7

$45K–$50K

4.8%16

$50K–$60K

10.3%34

$60K–$75K

10.6%35

$75K–$100K

25.2%83

$100K–$125K

2.1%7

$125K–$150K

10.9%36

$150K–$200K

3.9%13

$200K+

2.7%9

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 Vouchers2 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

889.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

355

Avg. Commutei

13.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

357

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

30(5.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.6%Insured

6.4%Uninsured