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Runnells

County:
Polk County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.575
State:
Iowa

Runnells is a city located in Polk County, Iowa. Runnells has a 2026 population of 469. Runnells is currently growing at a rate of 0.21% annually and its population has increased by 1.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 462 in 2020.

The median household income in Runnells is $101,500 with a poverty rate of 7.95%. The median age in Runnells is 39.6 years: 39.9 years for males, and 38.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 117.8 males.

469
Total Population
816
Density (mi²)
1 0.21%
Growth

Runnells Population

Runnells Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202646910.21%
202546810.21%
202446771.52%
202346040.88%
2022456-4-0.87%
2021460-2-0.43%
2020462-1-0.22%
2019506-6-1.17%
2018512-13-2.48%
2017525-3-0.57%
2016528-2-0.38%
201553040.76%
201452600%
201352600%
201252661.15%
2011520132.56%
201051520.39%

Median Age

Overall: 39.6 years
Female: 38.7 years
Male: 39.9 years

Runnells Adults

There are 342 adults, (79 of whom are seniors) in Runnells.

Sex Ratio

Female: 202 (45.9%)
Male: 238 (54.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Runnells includes 88.64% White, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White39088.64%
Two or more races4710.68%
Other race30.68%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races429.55%
White61.36%
Other race30.68%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White38487.27%
Two or more races51.14%

Runnells Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Runnells ' average per capita income is $57,083. Household income levels show a median of $101,500. The poverty rate stands at 7.95%.

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$104,712$116,641
Married Families$104,615-
Households$101,500$102,078
Non Families-$46,044

$57,083

Average Income

$101,500

Median Household Income

7.95%

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)