Eagle Grove is a city located in Wright County Iowa. Eagle Grove has a 2024 population of 3,554. Eagle Grove is currently declining at a rate of -0.34% annually and its population has decreased by -1.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,601 in 2020.
The average household income in Eagle Grove is $68,182 with a poverty rate of 20.23%. The median age in Eagle Grove is 34.4 years: 31.4 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Eagle Grove was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,937 | 81.83% |
| Other race | 344 | 9.58% |
| Two or more races | 308 | 8.58% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,365 | 2.6 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Married | 544 | 3.23 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Non Family | 459 | 1.12 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Female | 280 | 3.43 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
| Male | 82 | 3.85 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
67.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 205 | 9.16% |
| Associates Degree | 192 | 8.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 318 | 14.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 41 | 1.83% |
| High School Graduate | 988 | 44.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 94 | 4.2% |
| Some College | 399 | 17.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,785 | 1,639 | 273 |
| Hispanic | 356 | 203 | 37 |
| 2+ Races | 167 | 107 | 54 |
| Other Race | 97 | 67 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.82%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 32.34%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,875 | $55,625 | $44,444 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $31,597 | $22,063 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,250 | $48,056 | $34,667 |
| Some College | $39,207 | $48,148 | $33,958 |
$42,250
Average Earnings
$48,056
Average Male
$34,667
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.58% of Eagle Grove residents speak only English, while 22.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,498 | 596 | 23.86% |
| Other | 344 | 123 | 35.76% |
| Hispanic | 859 | 123 | 14.32% |
20.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.9%
Male Poverty Rate
18.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Eagle Grove is Other, with 35.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Eagle Grove is Hispanic, with 14.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 30.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.04% |
| Some College | 9.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.18% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 35.71% |
| Male Employed | 17.44% |
| Female Employed | 3.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,479 | $69,056 |
| Households | $57,107 | $68,182 |
| Married Families | $78,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,395 | $58,020 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.6%
Male Marriage Rate
41.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
148
Number of Veterans
137
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 50 |
| First Gulf War | 46 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 44 |
| 55 to 64 | 42 |
| 35 to 54 | 37 |
| 75+ | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 148 | 6.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
24.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.1%
Labor Force Participation
56.1%
Employment Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
82.42%
Born in Eagle Grove
92.37%
Native Born
7.63%
Foreign Born
6.55%
Non Citizen
1.09%
Naturalized
92.37% of Eagle Grove residents were born in the United States, with 82.42% having been born in Iowa. 6.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,496 | -11 | -0.31% |
| 2028 | 3,507 | -12 | -0.34% |
| 2027 | 3,519 | -12 | -0.34% |
| 2026 | 3,531 | -11 | -0.31% |
| 2025 | 3,542 | -12 | -0.34% |
| 2024 | 3,554 | -12 | -0.34% |
| 2023 | 3,566 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2022 | 3,569 | -20 | -0.56% |
| 2021 | 3,589 | -12 | -0.33% |
| 2020 | 3,601 | 207 | 6.1% |
| 2019 | 3,394 | -21 | -0.61% |
| 2018 | 3,415 | -3 | -0.09% |
| 2017 | 3,418 | -14 | -0.41% |
| 2016 | 3,432 | -18 | -0.52% |
| 2015 | 3,450 | -15 | -0.43% |
| 2014 | 3,465 | -33 | -0.94% |
| 2013 | 3,498 | -13 | -0.37% |
| 2012 | 3,511 | -18 | -0.51% |
| 2011 | 3,529 | -40 | -1.12% |
| 2010 | 3,569 | 0 | 0% |