State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,234.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.31% (-5)
Growth Since 2010
-3.37% (-56)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Remsen, Iowa Population 2021
1,607
Remsen is a city located in Plymouth County Iowa. With a 2020 population of 1,607, it is the 190th largest city in Iowa and the 8451st largest city in the United States . Remsen is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually and its population has decreased by -3.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,663 in 2010. Remsen reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 1 miles, Remsen has a population density of 1,235 people per square mile.
The average household income in Remsen is $75,884 with a poverty rate of 8.87%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $708 per month, and the median house value is $133,800. The median age in Remsen is 41.4 years, 42.9 years for males, and 40.3 years for females.
Remsen Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Remsenwas:
- White: 93.34%
- Native American: 2.67%
- Other race: 2.56%
- Two or more races: 1.15%
- Black or African American: 0.27%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Remsen, Iowa is 1,607 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,617.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,663.
Remsen, Iowa Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,711 | 93.34% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49 | 2.67% |
| Some Other Race | 47 | 2.56% |
| Two or More Races | 21 | 1.15% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.27% |
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Remsen Population by Race
Remsen Population Pyramid $2021
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Remsen Population by Age
Remsen Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 734 | 2.43 | 75.5 |
| Married | 383 | 3.05 | 92.4 |
| Non Family | 245 | 1.16 | 53.5 |
| Male | 55 | 2.67 | 87.3 |
| Female | 51 | 3.61 | 41.2 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
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Remsen Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35 | 2.94% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 58 | 4.87% |
| High School Graduate | 487 | 40.86% |
| Some College | 293 | 24.58% |
| Associates Degree | 105 | 8.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 196 | 16.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 18 | 1.51% |
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Remsen Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Remsen Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,132 | 1,066 | 209 |
| Hispanic | 45 | 18 | 5 |
| Other Race | 27 | ||
| Native American | 15 | 15 | |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
Remsen Educational Attainment by Race
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$43,456
Average Earnings
$49,271
Average Male
$32,024
Average Female
Remsen Earnings by Educational Attainment
Remsen Language by Age
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Remsen Language
96.17% of Remsen residents speak only English, while 3.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.49% of the population.
Remsen Language
Remsen Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,619 | 101 | 6.24% |
| Native | 49 | 49 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 96 | 8 | 8.33% |
| Other | 47 | 6 | 12.77% |
8.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.69%
Male Poverty Rate
11.85%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Remsen
The race most likely to be in poverty in Remsen is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Remsen is White, with 6.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.84%.
Remsen Poverty
Remsen Poverty Rate by Education
Remsen Marital Status
Marriage Rates
55.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.2%
Male Marriage Rate
54.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Remsen Married by Age and Sex
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Remsen 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.
Remsen Marital Status by Race
Remsen Marital Status
Remsen Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89 | 6.82% |
Remsen Veterans by Race
Remsen Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
Remsen Veterans by Education
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71.9%
Labor Force Participation
71.4%
Employment Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
Remsen Employment by Age
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Remsen Employment by Race
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Remsen 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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83.74%
Born in Remsen
96.51%
Native Born
3.49%
Foreign Born
3.49%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.51% of Remsen residents were born in the United States, with 83.74% having been born in Iowa. 3.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Remsen Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,607 | -5 | -0.31% |
| 2020 | 1,612 | -5 | -0.31% |
| 2019 | 1,617 | -5 | -0.31% |
| 2018 | 1,622 | -13 | -0.80% |
| 2017 | 1,635 | -13 | -0.79% |
| 2016 | 1,648 | 13 | 0.80% |
| 2015 | 1,635 | -5 | -0.30% |
| 2014 | 1,640 | -5 | -0.30% |
| 2013 | 1,645 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2012 | 1,647 | -3 | -0.18% |
| 2011 | 1,650 | -11 | -0.66% |
| 2010 | 1,661 | 0.00% |