Spragueville, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 90, Spragueville'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

Spragueville is a small community located in Iowa, within Jackson County. The total population is 90. It ranks as the 871st most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Spragueville is 38.5 years. This is about the same as the state median of 38.6 years. With 32.2% of the population under 18, Spragueville has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Spragueville is $77,500. This is 3% higher than the state median of $75,059. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is 10% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Spragueville, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $109,400. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Spragueville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 71.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Spragueville 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

3.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 89% 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 93.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Spragueville, 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.