High Amana, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, High Amana, Iowa had a total population of 36, the 968th largest community in Iowa. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
High Amana Quick Facts
How High Amana 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 | 80 | 36 | -55.0% |
How High Amana Compares
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Economy & Housing
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Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
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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+)
High Amana Rankings in Iowa
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Other Cities in Iowa County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg | 3,360 | $58,059 | 5.8% | $204,300 |
| Marengo | 2,725 | $57,941 | 13.2% | $123,200 |
| North English | 852 | $54,531 | 10.3% | $118,600 |
| Amana | 755 | $145,903 | 8.1% | $248,400 |
| Middle Amana | 683 | $100,296 | 7.3% | $267,000 |
| Parnell | 303 | $70,893 | 13.2% | $181,300 |
| Homestead | 252 | $74,886 | 0.0% | $179,900 |
| Ladora | 240 | $60,625 | 9.6% | $78,200 |
| Conroy | 199 | N/A | 4.0% | $213,000 |
| Millersburg | 129 | $79,688 | 7.0% | $106,500 |
Cities Similar to High Amana
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coburg | 36 | $33,750 | N/A | 0.0% | 36.1% |
| Garden City | 36 | N/A | $110,200 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| Mount Sterling | 36 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Anderson | 37 | N/A | N/A | 19.4% | 0.0% |
| Conway | 35 | $21,771 | $23,300 | 0.0% | 8.6% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 36, High Amana'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
High Amana is a small community located in Iowa, within Iowa County. The total population is 36. It ranks as the 968th most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.
Age Demographics
The median age in High Amana is 53.4 years. This is 38% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. 19.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in High Amana. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in High Amana, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 71.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
High Amana has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.2% of all residents.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for High Amana, 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 High Amana, Iowa?
High Amana, Iowa has a population of 36 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in High Amana, IA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for High Amana — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in High Amana, IA?
The ACS sample for High Amana recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of High Amana, Iowa?
High Amana's population is 97.2% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in High Amana, IA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for High Amana — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is High Amana, Iowa?
0.0% of adults (25+) in High Amana hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.