Epworth, IA

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2021 Population

1,804

0.67% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Grassley

Republican Party

US Senator

Joni Ernst

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.1

0.27% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

12.6% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$61,208

6.02% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$185,300

5.83% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

971

2.51% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Epworth, IA had a population of 1.8k people with a median age of 37.1 and a median household income of $61,208. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Epworth, IA grew from 1,792 to 1,804, a 0.67% increase and its median household income grew from $57,731 to $61,208, a 6.02% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Epworth, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (98.6%), White (Hispanic) (0.942%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.333%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.166%), and Black or African American (Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Epworth, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.6% of the residents in Epworth, IA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Epworth, IA are Divine Word College (18 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Epworth, IA was $185,300, and the homeownership rate was 80.5%.

Most people in Epworth, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Epworth, IA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Epworth, IA is home to a population of 1.8k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.499% of Epworth, IA residents were born outside of the country (9 people).

In 2021, there were 105 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.78k people) in Epworth, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17 White (Hispanic) and 6 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.6%

2021 Citizenship

98.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.6% of Epworth, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Epworth, IA was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Epworth, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Epworth, IA

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.78k ± 204
White (Hispanic)
17 ± 31
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6 ± 11

0.942%

Hispanic Population

17 people

0.942% of the people in Epworth, IA are hispanic (17 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Epworth, IA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Iowa.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
41,634 ± 4,977 people
India
10,950 ± 2,565 people
Vietnam
8,674 ± 2,283 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Iowa was Mexico, the natal country of 41,634 Iowa residents, followed by India with 10,950 and Vietnam with 8,674.

Foreign-Born Population

0.499%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

9 people

1.17%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

21 people

As of 2021, 0.499% of Epworth, IA residents (9 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Epworth, IA was 1.17%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Epworth, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
42 ± 24
Gulf War (1990s)
16 ± 19
Gulf War (2001-)
9 ± 12

Epworth, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.63 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Epworth, IA employs 971 people. The largest industries in Epworth, IA are Manufacturing (172 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (151 people), and Educational Services (119 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($92,813), Wholesale Trade ($55,938), and Construction ($52,679).

Males in Iowa have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,335. The income inequality in Iowa (measured using the Gini index) is 0.439, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

971

2021 Value

± 128

−2.51%

1 Year decline

± 18.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Epworth, IA declined at a rate of −2.51%, from 996 employees to 971 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Epworth, IA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (170 people), Production Occupations (112 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (92 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Epworth, IA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Iowa (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

971

2021 Value

± 128

−2.51%

1 Year decline

± 18.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Epworth, IA declined at a rate of −2.51%, from 996 employees to 971 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Epworth, IA, are Manufacturing (172 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (151 people), and Educational Services (119 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Epworth, IA, though some of these residents may live in Epworth, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,074

Median earning men ± $4,665

$35,227

Median earning women ± $7,047

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,833), Wholesale Trade ($56,875), and Construction ($53,571).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,452), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($46,563), and Manufacturing ($42,708).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Iowa.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Iowa to other states, or from other states to Iowa.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Meat/seafood
$20.6B
Mixed freight
$19.9B
Machinery
$19.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Iowa product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $20.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($19.9B) and Machinery ($19.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Iowa products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$252B

2020 Value in Iowa

$518B

Projected 2050 Value in Iowa

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Iowa trade was $252B. This is expected to increase 105% to $518B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Iowa trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Iowa to other states, or from other states to Iowa.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$21.2B
Minnesota
$16.2B
Texas
$10.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Iowa domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $21.2B, followed by Minnesota with $16.2B and Texas and $10.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Iowa shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 52.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.16%).

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Epworth, IA. Showing the available data for Iowa.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.16%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 52.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.16%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Iowa for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Iowa

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Chuck Grassley

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 1981

Joni Ernst

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Iowa over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Iowa

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Iowa have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Epworth, IA awarded 18 degrees. The student population of Epworth, IA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 25 male students and 42 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Epworth, IA are Asian (5 and 100%), followed by Black or African American (0 and 0%), Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%), and Hispanic or Latino (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Epworth, IA by number of degrees awarded are Divine Word College (18 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Epworth, IA are Philosophy (7 and 38.9%), Intercultural, Multicultural, & Diversity Studies (5 and 27.8%), and Theological Studies (4 and 22.2%).

The median tuition cost in Epworth, IA for private four year colleges is $14,000.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Epworth, IA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 67 (37.3% men and 62.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 67 students enrolled in Epworth, IA, 37.3% men and 62.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Non-resident Alien with 55 records, of which 72.7% were women and 27.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Philosophy
7 degrees awarded
Theological Studies
4 degrees awarded
Intercultural, Multicultural, & Diversity Studies
3 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Epworth, IA was Philosophy with 7 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Epworth, IA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Divine Word College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

18 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Divine Word College with 18 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 12 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Epworth, IA, which is 2 times more than the 6 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Asian students. These 5 degrees mean that there were NaNy times more degrees awarded to Asian students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 0 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($14,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($200) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.63% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.621% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (742k), Some college (567k), and Bachelors Degree (459k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Epworth, IA was $185,300 in 2021, which is 0.757 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $175,100 to $185,300, a 5.83% increase. The homeownership rate in Epworth, IA is 80.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Epworth, IA have an average commute time of 19.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Epworth, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$185,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$9,815

$590

Median Property Taxes

±$92

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Epworth, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Epworth, IA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

80.5%

Homeownership

2021

63.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 80.5% of the housing units in Epworth, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 80.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Epworth, IA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Epworth, IA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$61,208

Median Household Income

± $8,524

733

Number of Households

± 111

In 2021, the median household income of the 733 households in Epworth, IA grew to $61,208 from the previous year's value of $57,731.

The following chart displays the households in Epworth, IA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Epworth, IA is from Iowa.

0.439

2021 Wage GINI in Iowa

0.438

2020 Wage GINI in Iowa

In 2021, the income inequality in Iowa was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.221% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Iowa was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Iowa in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Iowa across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (87.2%)
Worked At Home (7.14%)
Carpooled (5.07%)

In 2021, 87.2% of workers in Epworth, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.14%) and those who carpooled to work (5.07%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Epworth, IA have a shorter commute time (19.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.78% of the workforce in Epworth, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Epworth, IA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Epworth, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Epworth, IA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Epworth, IA (88 out of 1.76k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Epworth, IA is White, followed by Black and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

97.8% of the population of Epworth, IA has health coverage, with 67% on employee plans, 2.84% on Medicaid, 18% on Medicare, 8.08% on non-group plans, and 1.89% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Dubuque County, IA see 1280 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.06% increase from the previous year (1242 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1251 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 581 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Dubuque County, IA.

1,280 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Dubuque County, IA

Primary care physicians in Dubuque County, IA see an average of 1,280 patients per year. This represents a 3.06% increase from the previous year (1,242 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Dubuque County, IA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.7% under 18 years, 21.2% between 18 and 34 years, 33.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.17%

Uninsured

67%

Employer Coverage

2.84%

Medicaid

18%

Medicare

8.08%

Non-Group

1.89%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Epworth, IA declined by 15.8% from 2.58% to 2.17%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Epworth, IA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.