Stone City, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Stone City, Iowa had a total population of 154, the 757th largest community in Iowa, with a median household income of $179,167, which is 139% 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 139% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Iowa.
Stone City Quick Facts
How Stone City 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 | 122 | 154 | +26.2% |
| Median household income | $185,809 | $179,167 | -3.6% |
| Median home value | $547,400 | $535,700 | -2.1% |
How Stone City 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+)
Stone City Rankings in Iowa
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Other Cities in Jones County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anamosa | 5,629 | $60,650 | 18.5% | $172,600 |
| Monticello | 4,071 | $70,015 | 5.9% | $175,200 |
| Olin | 830 | $51,932 | 20.0% | $108,500 |
| Wyoming | 525 | $73,000 | 12.8% | $105,700 |
| Oxford Junction | 461 | $37,969 | 15.0% | $72,500 |
| Martelle | 457 | $93,333 | 13.1% | $134,400 |
| Onslow | 284 | $65,313 | 29.2% | $100,000 |
| Center Junction | 126 | $26,528 | 0.0% | $58,900 |
| Morley | 46 | $37,188 | 30.4% | $83,800 |
Cities Similar to Stone City
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Junction | 150 | N/A | $149,100 | 5.6% | 14.0% |
| Franklin | 148 | N/A | $111,300 | 11.7% | 1.4% |
| California Junction | 169 | $172,650 | $123,500 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Bradford | 178 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Little Sioux | 129 | N/A | $39,400 | 12.4% | 25.6% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 154, Stone City'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
Stone City is a small community located in Iowa, within Jones County. The total population is 154. It ranks as the 757th most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.
Age Demographics
The median age in Stone City is 54.4 years. This is 41% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. 13.0% 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 Stone City is $179,167. This is 139% higher than the state median of $75,059. It is also 122% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Stone City. 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 Stone City, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $535,700. Housing costs are 158% higher than the state median of $208,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 71.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
Stone City has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.8% of all residents.
Education
32.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% higher 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 Stone City, 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 Stone City, Iowa?
Stone City, Iowa has a population of 154 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Stone City, IA?
The median household income in Stone City is $179,167, which is 122% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Stone City, IA?
The ACS sample for Stone City 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 Stone City, Iowa?
Stone City's population is 96.8% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Stone City, IA?
The median home value in Stone City is $535,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x.
How educated is Stone City, Iowa?
32.3% of adults (25+) in Stone City hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.