Armstrong is a city located in Emmet County Iowa. Armstrong has a 2024 population of 851. Armstrong is currently declining at a rate of -0.58% annually and its population has decreased by -2.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 869 in 2020.
The average household income in Armstrong is $59,220 with a poverty rate of 13.52%. The median age in Armstrong is 59.6 years: 47.8 years for males, and 64.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Armstrong was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 729 | 96.56% |
| Two or more races | 17 | 2.25% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.93% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 371 | 1.91 | 84.4 | 15.6 |
| Non Family | 190 | 1.11 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Married | 130 | 2.89 | 96.9 | 3.1 |
| Female | 44 | 2.39 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Male | 7 | 2.71 | 100 | 0 |
2.73
Average Family Size
1.91
Average Household Size
84.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13 | 2.18% |
| Associates Degree | 55 | 9.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 62 | 10.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 11 | 1.85% |
| High School Graduate | 289 | 48.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 2.52% |
| Some College | 151 | 25.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 582 | 554 | 71 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,583 | $58,750 | $33,958 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,583 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,861 | $61,500 | $17,344 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,338 | $47,857 | $16,985 |
| Some College | $35,682 | $47,250 | $12,024 |
$34,338
Average Earnings
$47,857
Average Male
$16,985
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.77% of Armstrong residents speak only English, while 1.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 686 | 79 | 11.52% |
| Multiple | 17 | 17 | 100% |
13.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.13%
Male Poverty Rate
12.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Armstrong is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Armstrong is White, with 11.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.57% |
| Some College | 9.79% |
| High School | 9.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 17.01% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,375 | $72,392 |
| Households | $49,338 | $59,220 |
| Married Families | $79,286 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,188 | $44,724 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.7%
Male Marriage Rate
37.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
57
Number of Veterans
40
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 40 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 75+ | 22 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57 | 9.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.7%
Labor Force Participation
48.1%
Employment Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
65.7%
Born in Armstrong
98.28%
Native Born
1.72%
Foreign Born
1.06%
Non Citizen
0.66%
Naturalized
98.28% of Armstrong residents were born in the United States, with 65.7% having been born in Iowa. 1.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 829 | -5 | -0.6% |
| 2028 | 834 | -4 | -0.48% |
| 2027 | 838 | -4 | -0.48% |
| 2026 | 842 | -5 | -0.59% |
| 2025 | 847 | -4 | -0.47% |
| 2024 | 851 | -5 | -0.58% |
| 2023 | 856 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 856 | -15 | -1.72% |
| 2021 | 871 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 2020 | 869 | 18 | 2.12% |
| 2019 | 851 | 8 | 0.95% |
| 2018 | 843 | -11 | -1.29% |
| 2017 | 854 | -21 | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 875 | -12 | -1.35% |
| 2015 | 887 | -10 | -1.11% |
| 2014 | 897 | -4 | -0.44% |
| 2013 | 901 | -11 | -1.21% |
| 2012 | 912 | -10 | -1.08% |
| 2011 | 922 | -2 | -0.22% |
| 2010 | 924 | 0 | 0% |