Tama is a city located in Tama County Iowa. Tama has a 2024 population of 3,023. Tama is currently declining at a rate of -0.76% annually and its population has decreased by -2.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,115 in 2020.
The average household income in Tama is $69,590 with a poverty rate of 21.25%. The median age in Tama is 31.3 years: 30.1 years for males, and 33.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tama was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,999 | 65.05% |
| Two or more races | 499 | 16.24% |
| Other race | 271 | 8.82% |
| Native American | 234 | 7.61% |
| Black or African American | 70 | 2.28% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,068 | 2.82 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Married | 521 | 3.08 | 93.9 | 6.1 |
| Non Family | 295 | 1.36 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Female | 153 | 3.45 | 39.9 | 60.1 |
| Male | 99 | 4.8 | 22.2 | 77.8 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
69.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 174 | 9.36% |
| Associates Degree | 195 | 10.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 137 | 7.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 96 | 5.17% |
| High School Graduate | 765 | 41.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 203 | 10.93% |
| Some College | 288 | 15.5% |
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 | 1,177 | 1,052 | 233 |
| Hispanic | 532 | 287 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 232 | 120 | 0 |
| Native American | 83 | 83 | 0 |
| Other Race | 72 | 34 | 0 |
| Black | 70 | 63 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.8%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,929 | $83,750 | $51,944 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,917 | $67,857 | $68,000 |
| High School Graduate | $41,806 | $50,125 | $32,331 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,985 | $46,235 | $8,906 |
| Overall | $45,083 | $47,237 | $31,636 |
| Some College | $37,792 | $50,221 | $26,974 |
$45,083
Average Earnings
$47,237
Average Male
$31,636
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.03% of Tama residents speak only English, while 34.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 30.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,180 | 374 | 31.69% |
| White | 1,508 | 241 | 15.98% |
| Other | 271 | 162 | 59.78% |
| Multiple | 499 | 35 | 7.01% |
| Native | 234 | 22 | 9.4% |
21.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.41%
Male Poverty Rate
25.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tama is Other, with 59.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tama is Multiple, with 7.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.73% |
| Some College | 15.53% |
| High School | 11.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 73.53% |
| Male Unemployed | 31.51% |
| Female Employed | 13.95% |
| Male Employed | 5.86% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,469 | $73,828 |
| Households | $59,129 | $69,590 |
| Married Families | $79,148 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,803 | $41,004 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.4%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
171
Number of Veterans
163
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 51 |
| Vietnam | 43 |
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 55 |
| 35 to 54 | 42 |
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 132 | 8.73% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 3.06% |
| Other Race | 13 | 10.92% |
| Black | 11 | 15.71% |
| Native American | 8 | 6.45% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 2.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
7.7%
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
56.62%
Born in Tama
80.57%
Native Born
19.43%
Foreign Born
14.9%
Non Citizen
4.52%
Naturalized
80.57% of Tama residents were born in the United States, with 56.62% having been born in Iowa. 14.9% 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 | 2,908 | -23 | -0.78% |
| 2028 | 2,931 | -23 | -0.78% |
| 2027 | 2,954 | -23 | -0.77% |
| 2026 | 2,977 | -23 | -0.77% |
| 2025 | 3,000 | -23 | -0.76% |
| 2024 | 3,023 | -23 | -0.76% |
| 2023 | 3,046 | -27 | -0.88% |
| 2022 | 3,073 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2021 | 3,074 | -41 | -1.32% |
| 2020 | 3,115 | 371 | 13.52% |
| 2019 | 2,744 | 13 | 0.48% |
| 2018 | 2,731 | -41 | -1.48% |
| 2017 | 2,772 | -29 | -1.04% |
| 2016 | 2,801 | 9 | 0.32% |
| 2015 | 2,792 | -16 | -0.57% |
| 2014 | 2,808 | -21 | -0.74% |
| 2013 | 2,829 | -6 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 2,835 | -20 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2,855 | -14 | -0.49% |
| 2010 | 2,869 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,731 | 34 | 1.26% |
| 1990 | 2,697 | -271 | -9.13% |
| 1980 | 2,968 | -32 | -1.07% |
| 1970 | 3,000 | 75 | 2.56% |
| 1960 | 2,925 | -5 | -0.17% |
| 1950 | 2,930 | 98 | 3.46% |
| 1940 | 2,832 | 206 | 7.84% |
| 1930 | 2,626 | 25 | 0.96% |
| 1920 | 2,601 | -48 | -1.81% |
| 1900 | 2,649 | -259 | -8.91% |