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Story City

County:
Story County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.856
State:
Iowa

Story City is a city located in Story County, Iowa. Story City has a 2026 population of 3,484. Story City is currently growing at a rate of 0.66% annually and its population has increased by 4.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,349 in 2020.

The median household income in Story City is $96,605 with a poverty rate of 12.64%. The median age in Story City is 38.7 years: 35.5 years for males, and 42 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.8 males.

3.5K
Total Population
1,220
Density (mi²)
23 0.66%
Growth

Story City Population

Story City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,484230.66%
20253,461220.64%
20243,439260.76%
20233,413361.07%
20223,377-6-0.18%
20213,383320.95%
20203,349220.66%
20193,327-18-0.54%
20183,345-51-1.5%
20173,396-22-0.64%
20163,418-1-0.03%
20153,419-32-0.93%
20143,45150.15%
20133,446200.58%
20123,426-20-0.58%
20113,446100.29%
20103,43650.15%
20003,2282699.09%
19902,9591977.13%
19802,76200%

Median Age

Overall: 38.7 years
Female: 42 years
Male: 35.5 years

Story City Adults

There are 2,522 adults, (722 of whom are seniors) in Story City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,744 (51.3%)
Male: 1,654 (48.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Story City includes 94.53% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,21294.53%
Two or more races1715.03%
Other race100.29%
Native American50.15%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1113.27%
Two or more races1033.03%
Other race100.29%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,10191.26%
Two or more races682%
Native American50.15%

Story City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Story City 's average per capita income is $60,913. Household income levels show a median of $96,605. The poverty rate stands at 12.64%.

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
Married Families$122,586-
Families$117,991$130,987
Households$96,605$104,679
Non Families$45,321$52,900

$60,913

Average Income

$96,605

Median Household Income

12.64%

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)