Beacon is a city located in Mahaska County Iowa. Beacon has a 2024 population of 430. Beacon is currently declining at a rate of -0.23% annually and its population has decreased by -0.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 434 in 2020.
The average household income in Beacon is $85,583 with a poverty rate of 12.53%. The median age in Beacon is 40.4 years: 40.8 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Beacon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 438 | 88.13% |
| Two or more races | 34 | 6.84% |
| Asian | 13 | 2.62% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 2.41% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 218 | 2.28 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Non Family | 95 | 1.11 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
| Married | 89 | 3.45 | 97.8 | 2.2 |
| Male | 25 | 2.32 | 92 | 8 |
| Female | 9 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
86.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 30 | 8.98% |
| Associates Degree | 47 | 14.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 19 | 5.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 0.9% |
| High School Graduate | 156 | 46.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 2.4% |
| Some College | 71 | 21.26% |
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 | 309 | 273 | 22 |
| Black | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Asian | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 7.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,750 | $0 | $39,167 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,214 | $43,750 | $25,313 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $11,477 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,875 | $50,938 | $21,346 |
| Some College | $49,519 | $65,000 | $0 |
$38,875
Average Earnings
$50,938
Average Male
$21,346
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.38% of Beacon residents speak only English, while 0.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 436 | 61 | 13.99% |
| Multiple | 34 | 1 | 2.94% |
12.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.32%
Male Poverty Rate
14.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Beacon is White, with 13.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Beacon is Multiple, with 2.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 40.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.47% |
| High School | 11.54% |
| Some College | 1.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Employed | 10.4% |
| Female Employed | 2.97% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,031 | $114,399 |
| Households | $56,000 | $85,583 |
| Married Families | $64,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,942 | $41,574 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.3%
Male Marriage Rate
49.3%
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
35
Number of Veterans
35
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 15 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35 | 10.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.2%
Labor Force Participation
66.5%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
83.3%
Born in Beacon
98.39%
Native Born
1.61%
Foreign Born
0.4%
Non Citizen
1.21%
Naturalized
98.39% of Beacon residents were born in the United States, with 83.3% having been born in Iowa. 0.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 425 | -1 | -0.23% |
| 2028 | 426 | -1 | -0.23% |
| 2027 | 427 | -1 | -0.23% |
| 2026 | 428 | -1 | -0.23% |
| 2025 | 429 | -1 | -0.23% |
| 2024 | 430 | -1 | -0.23% |
| 2023 | 431 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 431 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 431 | -3 | -0.69% |
| 2020 | 434 | -54 | -11.07% |
| 2019 | 488 | 2 | 0.41% |
| 2018 | 486 | -3 | -0.61% |
| 2017 | 489 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 490 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 490 | -5 | -1.01% |
| 2014 | 495 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 494 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 493 | -4 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 497 | 2 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 495 | 0 | 0% |