Ackworth, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 75, Ackworth's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Ackworth is a small community located in Iowa, within Warren County. The total population is 75. It ranks as the 899th most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ackworth is 38.9 years. This is about the same as the state median of 38.6 years. With 29.3% of the population under 18, Ackworth has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 12.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ackworth is $111,094. This is 48% higher than the state median of $75,059. It is also 38% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 28.0%. This is 153% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Ackworth, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $237,500. Housing costs are 14% higher than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Ackworth is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% lower than the state average of 71.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ackworth is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.0% of the population.

Education

17.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ackworth, Iowa is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Iowa state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.