Plover, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Plover, Iowa had a total population of 45, the 952nd largest city in Iowa, with a median household income of $41,250, which is 45% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 17.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 45% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Plover Quick Facts
How Plover 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 | 46 | 45 | -2.2% |
| Median household income | $45,750 | $41,250 | -9.8% |
How Plover 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+)
Plover Rankings in Iowa
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Other Cities in Pocahontas County
Cities Similar to Plover
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandyville | 44 | N/A | $187,500 | 16.7% | 2.3% |
| Morley | 46 | $37,188 | $83,800 | 10.8% | 30.4% |
| Carbon | 46 | $48,750 | N/A | 8.7% | 30.4% |
| Gillett Grove | 40 | N/A | $61,000 | 38.5% | 2.5% |
| Little Cedar | 40 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 45, Plover'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
Plover is a small community located in Iowa, within Pocahontas County. The total population is 45. It ranks as the 952nd most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.
Age Demographics
The median age in Plover is 65.3 years. This is 69% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. Only 11.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Plover is $41,250. This is 45% lower than the state median of $75,059. It is also 49% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.8%. This is 60% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Plover, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 71.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
Plover has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.8% of all residents.
Education
13.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Plover, 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 Plover, Iowa?
Plover, Iowa has a population of 45 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Plover, IA?
The median household income in Plover is $41,250, which is 49% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Plover, IA?
The poverty rate in Plover is 17.8%. This means approximately 8 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Plover, Iowa?
Plover's population is 97.8% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Plover, IA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Plover — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Plover, Iowa?
13.9% of adults (25+) in Plover hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.