Balltown, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 72, Balltown'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

Balltown is a small community located in Iowa, within Dubuque County. The total population is 72. It ranks as the 907th most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Balltown is 43.0 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. With 30.6% of the population under 18, Balltown has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Balltown is $103,750. This is 38% higher than the state median of $75,059. It is also 29% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.8%. This is 75% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Balltown, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $252,300. Housing costs are 21% higher than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Balltown is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 92.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 71.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Balltown has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.3%.

Education

14.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Balltown, 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.