Protivin, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 312, Protivin'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

Protivin is a small community located in Iowa, within Chickasaw County. The total population is 312. It ranks as the 593rd most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Protivin is 32.5 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 38.6 years. With 29.5% of the population under 18, Protivin has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 11.5% 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 Protivin is $71,667. This is 5% lower than the state median of $75,059. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.2%. This is 80% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 0.6%. This is 82% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $116,900. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Protivin is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 71.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Protivin is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.2%.

Education

31.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about the same as 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 97.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Protivin, 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.