Ventura, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Ventura, Iowa had a total population of 733, the 378th largest city in Iowa, with a median household income of $91,944, which is 22% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 5.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Iowa.
- Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 0.7%.
Ventura Quick Facts
How Ventura 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 | 708 | 733 | +3.5% |
| Median household income | $83,125 | $91,944 | +10.6% |
| Median home value | $344,800 | $389,500 | +13.0% |
How Ventura 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+)
Ventura Rankings in Iowa
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Other Cities in Cerro Gordo County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason City | 27,050 | $64,804 | 12.0% | $142,000 |
| Clear Lake | 7,607 | $79,415 | 8.3% | $259,500 |
| Nora Springs | 1,363 | $78,594 | 5.3% | $134,500 |
| Rockwell | 986 | $60,982 | 14.8% | $163,300 |
| Thornton | 514 | $67,031 | 9.3% | $115,500 |
| Plymouth | 407 | $80,000 | 13.0% | $125,700 |
| Meservey | 262 | $46,750 | 31.7% | $50,800 |
| Swaledale | 148 | $51,912 | 4.7% | $62,900 |
| Rock Falls | 119 | $71,042 | 5.9% | $156,300 |
| Dougherty | 88 | $45,500 | 8.0% | $50,000 |
Cities Similar to Ventura
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readlyn | 736 | $86,103 | $168,400 | 17.5% | 5.3% |
| Boyden | 757 | $88,125 | $177,700 | 20.6% | 10.4% |
| Milo | 731 | $79,904 | $153,100 | 13.0% | 1.6% |
| Albert City | 722 | $80,972 | $96,500 | 18.0% | 12.9% |
| Lawton | 790 | $86,875 | $254,200 | 42.8% | 2.9% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 733, Ventura'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
Ventura is a small community located in Iowa, within Cerro Gordo County. The total population is 733. It ranks as the 378th most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.
Age Demographics
The median age in Ventura is 44.2 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Ventura is $91,944. This is 22% higher than the state median of $75,059. It is also 14% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.7%. This is 48% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The unemployment rate is 0.7%. This is 79% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $389,500. Housing costs are 87% higher than the state median of $208,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 71.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
Ventura has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.1%.
Education
35.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Ventura in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 14% higher 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 93.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Ventura, 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 Ventura, Iowa?
Ventura, Iowa has a population of 733 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Ventura, IA?
The median household income in Ventura is $91,944, which is 14% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Ventura, IA?
The poverty rate in Ventura is 5.7%. This means approximately 42 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Ventura, Iowa?
Ventura's population is 94.4% White, 0.0% Black, 5.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Ventura, IA?
The median home value in Ventura is $389,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x.
How educated is Ventura, Iowa?
35.8% of adults (25+) in Ventura hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 11.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.