Kellerton, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 286, Kellerton'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

Kellerton is a small community located in Iowa, within Ringgold County. The total population is 286. It ranks as the 614th most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kellerton is 34.1 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 38.6 years. With 32.2% of the population under 18, Kellerton has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kellerton is $46,875. This is 38% lower than the state median of $75,059. It is also 42% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.4%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $59,200. Housing costs are 72% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Kellerton is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 55.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% lower than the state average of 71.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Kellerton has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.8%.

Education

1.2% 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. This is 96% 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 83.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Kellerton, 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.