Runnells

County:: Polk County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 0.414
State:: Iowa

Runnells is a city located in Polk County, Iowa. Runnells has a 2025 population of 448. Runnells is currently declining at a rate of -0.22% annually and its population has decreased by -1.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 455 in 2020.

The average household income in Runnells is $90,611 with a poverty rate of 5.79%.The median age in Runnells is 39.5 years: 39.7 years for males, and 38.5 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Runnells includes 96.47% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	383	96.47%
Two or more races	7	1.76%
Native American	5	1.26%
Other race	2	0.5%

Runnells Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Runnells' average per capita income is $46,827. Household income levels show a median of $98,125. The poverty rate stands at 5.79%.

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
Families	$101,146	$100,749
Married Families	$101,042	-
Households	$98,125	$90,611
Non Families	$63,000	$57,750

$46,827

Average Income

$98,125

Median Household Income

5.79%

Poverty Rate