Truesdale, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 187, Truesdale'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

Truesdale is a small community located in Iowa, within Buena Vista County. The total population is 187. It ranks as the 715th most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Truesdale is 12.5 years. This is 68% lower than the state median of 38.6 years. With 51.3% of the population under 18, Truesdale has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Truesdale is $100,076. This is 33% higher than the state median of $75,059. It is also 24% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.0%. This is 28% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Truesdale, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $35,800. Housing costs are 83% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.4x, Truesdale is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 43.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% lower than the state average of 71.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Truesdale is Asian, making up 68.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 29.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (29.9%) is well below the state average of 82.3%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (68.5% vs 2.5%).

Education

7.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 75% 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 87.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Truesdale, 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.