State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
549.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.13% (-2)
Growth Since 2010
-4.69% (-78)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Nashua, Iowa Population 2021
1,585
Nashua is a city located in Chickasaw County Iowa. With a 2020 population of 1,585, it is the 194th largest city in Iowa and the 8508th largest city in the United States . Nashua is currently declining at a rate of -0.13% annually and its population has decreased by -4.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,663 in 2010. Nashua reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 3 miles, Nashua has a population density of 550 people per square mile.
The average household income in Nashua is $61,890 with a poverty rate of 10.62%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $531 per month, and the median house value is $91,800. The median age in Nashua is 44.1 years, 43.6 years for males, and 44.3 years for females.
Nashua Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nashuawas:
- White: 99.07%
- Two or more races: 0.60%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.33%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Nashua, Iowa is 1,585 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,589.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,663.
Nashua, Iowa Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,492 | 99.07% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 0.60% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.33% |
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Nashua Population by Race
Nashua Population Pyramid $2021
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Nashua Population by Age
Nashua Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 687 | 2.19 | 78.7 |
| Married | 383 | 2.76 | 90.1 |
| Non Family | 245 | 1.24 | 57.1 |
| Female | 48 | 2.44 | 93.8 |
| Male | 11 | 2.36 | 100 |
2.69
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
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Nashua Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27 | 2.63% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 51 | 4.97% |
| High School Graduate | 432 | 42.06% |
| Some College | 169 | 16.46% |
| Associates Degree | 168 | 16.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 112 | 10.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 68 | 6.62% |
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Nashua Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Nashua Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,025 | 947 | 180 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.56%.
Nashua Educational Attainment by Race
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$39,122
Average Earnings
$46,765
Average Male
$27,188
Average Female
Nashua Earnings by Educational Attainment
Nashua Language by Age
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Nashua Language
99.58% of Nashua residents speak only English, while 0.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.42% of the population.
Nashua Language
Nashua Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,489 | 143 | 9.60% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 12 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 9 | 9 | 100.00% |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 100.00% |
10.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.78%
Male Poverty Rate
12.52%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Nashua
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nashua is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nashua is White, with 9.60% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.99%.
Nashua Poverty
Nashua Poverty Rate by Education
Nashua Marital Status
Marriage Rates
61.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.0%
Male Marriage Rate
62.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Nashua Married by Age and Sex
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Nashua Marriage
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 55-64.
Nashua Marital Status by Race
Nashua Marital Status
Nashua Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 159 | 13.25% |
Nashua Veterans by Race
Nashua Veterans by Education
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14.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
Nashua Veterans by Education
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66.2%
Labor Force Participation
64.9%
Employment Rate
2%
Unemployment Rate
Nashua Employment by Age
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Nashua Employment by Race
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Nashua Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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88.58%
Born in Nashua
99.87%
Native Born
0.13%
Foreign Born
0.13%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.87% of Nashua residents were born in the United States, with 88.58% having been born in Iowa. 0.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Nashua Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,585 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2020 | 1,587 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2019 | 1,589 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2018 | 1,591 | -5 | -0.31% |
| 2017 | 1,596 | -18 | -1.12% |
| 2016 | 1,614 | -8 | -0.49% |
| 2015 | 1,622 | -15 | -0.92% |
| 2014 | 1,637 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 1,639 | 10 | 0.61% |
| 2012 | 1,629 | -22 | -1.33% |
| 2011 | 1,651 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2010 | 1,653 | 0.00% |