Oyens, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Oyens, Iowa had a total population of 81, the 887th largest city in Iowa, with a median household income of $100,625, which is 34% higher than the state average. 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
- Household income is 34% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Iowa.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x.
Oyens Quick Facts
How Oyens 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 | 89 | 81 | -9.0% |
| Median household income | $96,250 | $100,625 | +4.5% |
| Median home value | $137,500 | $155,000 | +12.7% |
How Oyens 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+)
Oyens Rankings in Iowa
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Other Cities in Plymouth County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Mars | 10,640 | $74,701 | 9.2% | $219,200 |
| Remsen | 1,823 | $91,477 | 2.9% | $185,900 |
| Akron | 1,689 | $66,250 | 9.5% | $157,900 |
| Kingsley | 1,472 | $72,841 | 10.0% | $167,200 |
| Hinton | 931 | $114,531 | 1.4% | $263,100 |
| Merrill | 846 | $82,969 | 4.9% | $166,100 |
| Brunsville | 210 | $45,000 | 19.5% | $129,200 |
| Westfield | 123 | $68,125 | 8.1% | $117,500 |
| Struble | 76 | $59,375 | 13.2% | $135,200 |
| Craig | 49 | $50,000 | 10.2% | $100,000 |
Cities Similar to Oyens
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarmouth | 85 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| St. Olaf | 76 | $98,125 | $84,000 | 12.5% | 8.1% |
| Trenton | 75 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Rossie | 88 | N/A | N/A | 2.9% | 8.0% |
| Leando | 74 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 13.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 81, Oyens'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
Oyens is a small community located in Iowa, within Plymouth County. The total population is 81. It ranks as the 887th most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.
Age Demographics
The median age in Oyens is 51.5 years. This is 33% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Oyens is $100,625. This is 34% higher than the state median of $75,059. It is also 25% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Oyens. 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 unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $155,000. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Oyens is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 90.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 71.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
Oyens has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 7.3%.
Education
20.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% 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 98.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Oyens, 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 Oyens, Iowa?
Oyens, Iowa has a population of 81 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Oyens, IA?
The median household income in Oyens is $100,625, which is 25% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Oyens, IA?
The ACS sample for Oyens 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 Oyens, Iowa?
Oyens's population is 93.8% White, 0.0% Black, 2.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Oyens, IA?
The median home value in Oyens is $155,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.5x.
How educated is Oyens, Iowa?
20.0% of adults (25+) in Oyens hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.