Sperry, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Sperry, Iowa had a total population of 73, the 903rd largest community in Iowa, with a median household income of $67,050, which is 11% lower 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
Sperry Quick Facts
How Sperry 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 | 93 | 73 | -21.5% |
How Sperry Compares
Median Household Income
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Household Income Distribution
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Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
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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+)
Sperry Rankings in Iowa
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Other Cities in Des Moines County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 23,728 | $59,000 | 13.2% | $114,300 |
| West Burlington | 3,189 | $48,542 | 23.8% | $124,000 |
| Mediapolis | 1,928 | $75,543 | 9.7% | $179,700 |
| Danville | 930 | $80,192 | 15.5% | $158,500 |
| Beaverdale | 910 | $57,357 | 27.1% | $170,900 |
| Middletown | 322 | $56,750 | 15.0% | $163,600 |
| Oak Hills | 137 | $250,000+ | 8.8% | $373,900 |
| Yarmouth | 85 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Kingston | 77 | $73,333 | 0.0% | N/A |
| Augusta | 26 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Sperry
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leando | 74 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 13.5% |
| Trenton | 75 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Marysville | 70 | N/A | $205,000 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| Oto | 68 | N/A | $56,700 | 31.3% | 17.6% |
| Nodaway | 73 | $58,125 | $48,800 | 27.1% | 8.2% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 73, Sperry'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
Sperry is a small community located in Iowa, within Des Moines County. The total population is 73. It ranks as the 903rd most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.
Age Demographics
The median age in Sperry is 49.7 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Sperry is $67,050. This is 11% lower than the state median of $75,059. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Sperry. 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Sperry, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 71.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Sperry was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
13.7% 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 Sperry, 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 Sperry, Iowa?
Sperry, Iowa has a population of 73 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Sperry, IA?
The median household income in Sperry is $67,050, which is 17% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Sperry, IA?
The ACS sample for Sperry 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 Sperry, Iowa?
Sperry's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Sperry, IA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Sperry — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Sperry, Iowa?
13.7% of adults (25+) in Sperry hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.