New Virginia, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 587, New Virginia'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

New Virginia is a small community located in Iowa, within Warren County. The total population is 587. It ranks as the 431st most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in New Virginia is 31.4 years. This is 19% lower than the state median of 38.6 years. With 33.2% of the population under 18, New Virginia has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in New Virginia is $77,188. This is 3% higher than the state median of $75,059. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.4%. This is 88% 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 New Virginia, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $180,600. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, New Virginia is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 71.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

New Virginia has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.1% of all residents.

Education

26.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% 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 98.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for New Virginia, 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.