Ruthven, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Palo Alto County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
766
Population
1,868/sq mi density
$58,750
Median Income
$28,210 per capita
$103,400
Home Value
$186,828 Zillow
$650
Median Rent
19.2% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,400 home value, $650/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
766
Census 2023
Population Density
1,868
per square mile
Land Area
0.4
square miles (1.1 km²)
Median Age
36.6 yrs
6% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
44.9%
Male
55.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 7.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 9.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
81.7%
Black
0.1%
Hispanic
7.7%
Asian
1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 4.6% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
95.8%
Spanish
4.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.5%
Veterans
8.5%
42% above US avg (6%)
Disability
13.8%
6% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.0%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.0%
53% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.421
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 766 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,868 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 44.9% |
| Female | 55.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
Language
| English Only | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 4.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.5% |
| Veterans | 8.5% |
| Disability | 13.8% |
| Health Insurance | 96.0% |
| Uninsured | 4.0% |
| Broadband Access | 88.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.421 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 9, Nonmetro / Rural |