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Youngest Cities in Iowa

Top 86 cities ranked by youngest cities

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Youngest Cities — Iowa

1 Ames 23.3
2 Iowa City 26.3
3 Sioux Center 29.3
4 Cedar Falls 29.8
5 Storm Lake 31.2
6 Orange City 31.7
7 North Liberty 31.8
8 Waverly 32.5
9 Bondurant 32.5
10 Tiffin 33.0
11 Coralville 33.1
12 Ankeny 33.2
13 Hiawatha 33.4
14 Denison 34.0
15 Grimes 34.3
16 Waukee 34.4
17 Des Moines 34.6
18 Pella 35.1
19 Indianola 35.2
20 Sioux City 35.4
21 Altoona 35.5
22 Marshalltown 35.7
23 Sheldon 35.8
24 Mount Pleasant 35.9
25 Sergeant Bluff 36.2
26 Norwalk 36.5
27 Decorah 36.5
28 West Des Moines 36.5
29 Waterloo 36.6
30 Muscatine 36.7
31 Adel 36.8
32 Cedar Rapids 36.9
33 Polk City 37.0
34 Winterset 37.0
35 Asbury 37.3
36 Ottumwa 37.4
37 Davenport 37.8
38 Grinnell 37.9
39 Oskaloosa 37.9
40 Osceola 38.2
41 Fort Dodge 38.2
42 Clive 38.2
43 Dubuque 38.3
44 Johnston 38.4
45 Boone 38.5
46 Urbandale 38.7
47 Iowa Falls 39.0
48 Council Bluffs 39.0
49 Le Mars 39.1
50 DeWitt 39.2
51 Washington 39.6
52 Red Oak 39.7
53 Creston 39.7
54 Bettendorf 39.8
55 Nevada 39.9
56 Maquoketa 40.1
57 Perry 40.2
58 Keokuk 40.3
59 Marion 40.4
60 Webster City 40.4
61 Fairfield 40.5
62 Estherville 40.5
63 Spirit Lake 40.6
64 Clarinda 40.9
65 Anamosa 40.9
66 Eldridge 41.0
67 Pleasant Hill 41.1
68 Independence 41.2
69 Spencer 41.3
70 Windsor Heights 41.5
71 Knoxville 42.2
72 Glenwood 42.3
73 Charles City 42.7
74 Burlington 42.8
75 Clinton 42.8
76 Carroll 43.0
77 Mason City 43.0
78 Atlantic 43.0
79 Algona 43.1
80 Newton 43.2
81 Fort Madison 43.9
82 Oelwein 44.0
83 Cherokee 44.4
84 Centerville 47.2
85 Clear Lake 49.2
86 Manchester 49.4

The youngest cities in Iowa by median age tend to be dynamic communities with growing populations and active lifestyles. Ames has a median age of 23.3 years.

Young median ages often reflect the presence of universities, military bases, or rapidly growing job markets that attract young workers and families. These cities typically have higher birth rates and more demand for schools and family-oriented services.

Cities with younger populations often feature vibrant nightlife, dining scenes, and cultural activities catered to younger demographics, along with strong demand for rental housing and entry-level employment opportunities.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Ames's population is under 23.3 years old.
  • 2. College towns and military base communities typically have the youngest median ages due to their large populations of 18-24 year olds.
  • 3. Cities with young populations often see faster economic growth and more entrepreneurial activity.

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