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, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Native American

Other race

Black or African American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

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%
Black or African American	0	0%
Asian	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

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