Hayesville, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Hayesville, Iowa had a total population of 52, the 938th largest city in Iowa. The poverty rate is 32.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (32.7%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Hayesville Quick Facts
How Hayesville Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 62 | 52 | -16.1% |
| Median home value | $57,800 | $69,000 | +19.4% |
How Hayesville Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 31 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Hayesville Rankings in Iowa
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Other Cities in Keokuk County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigourney | 1,954 | $57,813 | 14.8% | $136,800 |
| Hedrick | 913 | $67,500 | 22.3% | $79,600 |
| What Cheer | 580 | $48,182 | 21.2% | $49,200 |
| Richland | 544 | $60,446 | 10.9% | $135,700 |
| Delta | 363 | $52,083 | 12.2% | $48,100 |
| South English | 260 | $51,016 | 13.9% | $97,000 |
| Keswick | 255 | $63,750 | 6.7% | $89,200 |
| Ollie | 238 | $71,875 | 18.1% | $89,400 |
| Kinross | 171 | $73,438 | 10.2% | $73,100 |
| Harper | 155 | $100,417 | 7.7% | $99,200 |
Cities Similar to Hayesville
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loveland | 52 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Beaver | 51 | $73,750 | $56,300 | 7.4% | 5.9% |
| Redding | 51 | $73,750 | N/A | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| Chatsworth | 54 | $44,375 | N/A | 0.0% | 13.0% |
| Curlew | 54 | $64,688 | $58,000 | 2.3% | 13.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 52, Hayesville'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
Hayesville is a small community located in Iowa, within Keokuk County. The total population is 52. It ranks as the 938th most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.
Age Demographics
The median age in Hayesville is 61.3 years. This is 59% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. 25.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 32.7%. This is 195% 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 unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 55% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $69,000. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $208,000. 95.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 71.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Hayesville was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
11.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 64% 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 Hayesville, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Hayesville, Iowa?
Hayesville, Iowa has a population of 52 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Hayesville, IA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Hayesville — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Hayesville, IA?
The poverty rate in Hayesville is 32.7%. This means approximately 17 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Hayesville, Iowa?
Hayesville's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Hayesville, IA?
The median home value in Hayesville is $69,000.
How educated is Hayesville, Iowa?
11.4% of adults (25+) in Hayesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.