Numa, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Numa, Iowa had a total population of 58, the 928th largest city in Iowa, with a median household income of $63,125, which is 16% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 12.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 7.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Numa Quick Facts
How Numa 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 | 45 | 58 | +28.9% |
| Median household income | $61,250 | $63,125 | +3.1% |
How Numa 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+)
Numa Rankings in Iowa
Explore Iowa Rankings
Other Cities in Appanoose County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerville | 5,372 | $46,563 | 21.3% | $103,000 |
| Moravia | 624 | $49,286 | 10.3% | $121,700 |
| Moulton | 498 | $66,250 | 15.9% | $81,800 |
| Cincinnati | 229 | $45,625 | 23.6% | $56,400 |
| Mystic | 216 | $41,000 | 17.1% | $57,500 |
| Unionville | 78 | $82,813 | 5.1% | $95,000 |
| Exline | 73 | $43,750 | 12.3% | $85,600 |
| Plano | 39 | $63,750 | 2.6% | $93,300 |
| Rathbun | 30 | $71,875 | 6.7% | $151,800 |
| Udell | 13 | $90,000 | 23.1% | $55,000 |
Cities Similar to Numa
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downey | 59 | N/A | N/A | 18.6% | 0.0% |
| Randalia | 60 | N/A | $64,000 | 21.6% | 21.7% |
| Toeterville | 56 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 71.4% |
| Pleasanton | 61 | N/A | $210,700 | 19.2% | 0.0% |
| Ricketts | 61 | N/A | $41,700 | 3.0% | 13.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 58, Numa'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
Numa is a small community located in Iowa, within Appanoose County. The total population is 58. It ranks as the 928th most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.
Age Demographics
The median age in Numa is 50.1 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. 13.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Numa is $63,125. This is 16% lower than the state median of $75,059. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.1%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Numa, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 87.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 71.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
Numa has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.5% of all residents.
Education
7.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 78% 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 81.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Numa, 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.
Free data download: Get all Iowa city and county demographics as CSV. Download Cities CSV | Download Counties CSV
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Numa, Iowa?
Numa, Iowa has a population of 58 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Numa, IA?
The median household income in Numa is $63,125, which is 22% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Numa, IA?
The poverty rate in Numa is 12.1%. This means approximately 7 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Numa, Iowa?
Numa's population is 96.5% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Numa, IA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Numa — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Numa, Iowa?
7.0% of adults (25+) in Numa hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.