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.

Anthon, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

514

Median Agei

47.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.9%493

Two or More

3.1%16

Hispanic/Latino

1%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.8%14

High School Diploma

33.2%124

Some College (<1 yr)

9.7%36

Some College (1+ yr)

20.4%76

Associate's Degree

5.9%22

Bachelor's Degree

13.9%52

Master's Degree

5.1%19

Professional Degree

1.1%4

Doctorate

0.5%2

HS or Higher

93.6%

BA or Higher

20.6%

Graduate+

6.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$101,400

Median Renti

$1,069

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

85.8%206

Renter-Occupied

14.2%34

Total Units

303

Homeownership

85.8%

Vacancy Rate

20.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

15.5%32

$50K–$100K

33.5%69

$100K–$150K

30.1%62

$150K–$200K

10.2%21

$200K–$300K

6.3%13

$500K–$1M

4.4%9

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%2

2010–2019

1%3

2000–2009

0.3%1

1990–1999

4%12

1980–1989

8.6%26

1970–1979

23.8%72

1960–1969

7.3%22

1950–1959

6.6%20

1940–1949

9.6%29

1939 or earlier

38.3%116

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

42.9%103

Electricity

31.7%76

Utility Gas

11.7%28

Fuel Oil

8.8%21

No Fuel

3.8%9

Other

1.2%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,250

Mean Household Incomei

$75,292

Per Capita Incomei

$33,723

Poverty Ratei

11.9%

Unemploymenti

1.5%

Labor Forcei

267

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.8%9

$10K–$15K

7.9%19

$15K–$20K

2.1%5

$20K–$25K

2.9%7

$25K–$30K

4.6%11

$30K–$35K

5%12

$35K–$40K

2.5%6

$40K–$45K

13.8%33

$45K–$50K

6.7%16

$50K–$60K

2.9%7

$60K–$75K

11.7%28

$75K–$100K

9.2%22

$100K–$125K

11.2%27

$125K–$150K

7.9%19

$150K–$200K

5.4%13

$200K+

2.5%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 Vouchers4 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%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

259

Avg. Commutei

30.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

263

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

54(13.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.9%Insured

5.1%Uninsured