Tabor, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Tabor, Iowa had a total population of 877, the 323rd largest city in Iowa, with a median household income of $58,750, which is 22% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 14.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Tabor Quick Facts
How Tabor 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 | 908 | 877 | -3.4% |
| Median household income | $68,277 | $58,750 | -14.0% |
| Median home value | $189,800 | $204,200 | +7.6% |
How Tabor 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+)
Tabor Rankings in Iowa
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Other Cities in Mills County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood | 5,144 | $71,790 | 11.8% | $206,200 |
| Malvern | 1,323 | $84,223 | 6.6% | $174,700 |
| Emerson | 570 | $49,063 | 15.1% | $119,500 |
| Silver City | 504 | $67,250 | 19.8% | $156,800 |
| Hastings | 164 | $84,375 | 9.2% | $90,700 |
| Pacific Junction | 150 | N/A | 14.0% | $149,100 |
| Henderson | 143 | $54,375 | 25.4% | $77,500 |
| Mineola | 110 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Tabor
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paullina | 869 | $61,250 | $132,600 | 18.6% | 7.7% |
| Essex | 854 | $58,095 | $89,900 | 16.9% | 13.4% |
| Beaverdale | 910 | $57,357 | $170,900 | 21.3% | 27.1% |
| Keota | 891 | $64,188 | $106,600 | 14.8% | 10.4% |
| Hamburg | 927 | $60,000 | $106,300 | 12.6% | 4.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 877, Tabor'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
Tabor is a small community located in Iowa, within Mills County. The total population is 877. It ranks as the 323rd most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.
Age Demographics
The median age in Tabor is 57.2 years. This is 48% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Tabor is $58,750. This is 22% lower than the state median of $75,059. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.5%. This is 31% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Tabor, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $204,200. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $208,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 71.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
Tabor has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 7.3%.
Education
17.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% 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 88.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Tabor, 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 Tabor, Iowa?
Tabor, Iowa has a population of 877 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Tabor, IA?
The median household income in Tabor is $58,750, which is 27% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Tabor, IA?
The poverty rate in Tabor is 14.5%. This means approximately 120 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Tabor, Iowa?
Tabor's population is 89.7% White, 0.0% Black, 2.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Tabor, IA?
The median home value in Tabor is $204,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x.
How educated is Tabor, Iowa?
17.6% of adults (25+) in Tabor hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.