Tabor city, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Tabor city is a small community located in Iowa, within Fremont County. The total population is 908. It ranks as the 310th most populous out of 1,018 cities and towns in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tabor city is 56.2 years. This is 46% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tabor city is $68,277. This is 7% lower than the state median of $73,147. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% lower. The poverty rate stands at 5.3%. This is 52% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.0%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $189,800. Housing costs are 3% lower than the state median of $195,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Tabor city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 71.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Tabor city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.1%.

Education

19.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Tabor city, Iowa is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Iowa state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,018 Census-designated places in Iowa. For official data, visit data.census.gov.