Otho is a city located in Webster County Iowa. Otho has a 2024 population of 406. Otho is currently declining at a rate of -1.22% annually and its population has decreased by -4.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 425 in 2020.
The average household income in Otho is $54,873 with a poverty rate of 7.6%. The median age in Otho is 55.6 years: 53.8 years for males, and 56.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Otho was:
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 225 | 1.87 | 80.4 | 19.6 |
| Non Family | 104 | 1.03 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Married | 93 | 2.42 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 23 | 3.17 | 91.3 | 8.7 |
| Male | 5 | 3.2 | 80 | 20 |
2.59
Average Family Size
1.87
Average Household Size
80.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
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
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.06%.
All
Male
Female
$42,500
Average Earnings
$57,344
Average Male
$34,519
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.51% of Otho residents speak only English, while 2.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.49% of the population.
7.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.41%
Male Poverty Rate
10.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Otho is White, with 8.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Otho is White, with 8.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.16%.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.9%
Male Marriage Rate
46.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.1%
Labor Force Participation
55.1%
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
88.6%
Born in Otho
99.52%
Native Born
0.48%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.48%
Naturalized
99.52% of Otho residents were born in the United States, with 88.6% having been born in Iowa. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 382 | -5 | -1.29% |
| 2028 | 387 | -5 | -1.28% |
| 2027 | 392 | -4 | -1.01% |
| 2026 | 396 | -5 | -1.25% |
| 2025 | 401 | -5 | -1.23% |
| 2024 | 406 | -5 | -1.22% |
| 2023 | 411 | -5 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 416 | -8 | -1.89% |
| 2021 | 424 | -1 | -0.24% |
| 2020 | 425 | -83 | -16.34% |
| 2019 | 508 | -7 | -1.36% |
| 2018 | 515 | -3 | -0.58% |
| 2017 | 518 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 2016 | 517 | -5 | -0.96% |
| 2015 | 522 | 3 | 0.58% |
| 2014 | 519 | -11 | -2.08% |
| 2013 | 530 | -2 | -0.38% |
| 2012 | 532 | -6 | -1.12% |
| 2011 | 538 | -2 | -0.37% |
| 2010 | 540 | 0 | 0% |