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Humeston

County:
Wayne County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.624
State:
Iowa

Humeston is a city located in Wayne County, Iowa. Humeston has a 2026 population of 475. Humeston is currently growing at a rate of 0.42% annually and its population has increased by 2.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 465 in 2020.

The median household income in Humeston is $58,836 with a poverty rate of 16.03%. The median age in Humeston is 44.7 years: 45.6 years for males, and 42.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 117.8 males.

475
Total Population
761
Density (mi²)
2 0.42%
Growth

Humeston Population

Humeston Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202647520.42%
202547310.21%
202447261.29%
202346630.65%
2022463-4-0.86%
202146720.43%
202046510.22%
201948330.63%
2018480-8-1.64%
201748851.04%
201648351.05%
2015478-2-0.42%
201448000%
201348040.84%
201247600%
2011476-6-1.24%
201048210.21%

Median Age

Overall: 44.7 years
Female: 42.3 years
Male: 45.6 years

Humeston Adults

There are 415 adults, (128 of whom are seniors) in Humeston.

Sex Ratio

Female: 253 (45.9%)
Male: 298 (54.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Humeston includes 94.01% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White51894.01%
Two or more races335.99%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races325.81%
White20.36%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White51693.65%
Two or more races10.18%

Humeston Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Humeston 's average per capita income is $43,942. Household income levels show a median of $58,836. The poverty rate stands at 16.03%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$87,250-
Families$70,000$112,343
Households$58,836$88,376
Non Families$25,795$37,976

$43,942

Average Income

$58,836

Median Household Income

16.03%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)