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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 468 . Runnells is currently growing at a rate of 0.21% annually and its population has increased by 1.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 462 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. For every 100 females there are 119.3 males.

468
Total Population
1,130
Density (mi²)
1 0.21%
Growth

Runnells Population

Runnells Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

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

White (96.47%)

Two or more races (1.76%)

Native American (1.26%)

Other race (0.5%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White38396.47%
Two or more races71.76%
Native American51.26%
Other race20.5%

Runnells Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

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

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)