Humeston is a city located in Wayne County Iowa. Humeston has a 2024 population of 471. Humeston is currently growing at a rate of 0.21% annually and its population has increased by 1.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 466 in 2020.
The average household income in Humeston is $76,439 with a poverty rate of 15.69%. The median age in Humeston is 54.6 years: 56.7 years for males, and 42.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Humeston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 487 | 95.49% |
| Two or more races | 23 | 4.51% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 230 | 2.22 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
| Married | 114 | 2.64 | 98.2 | 1.8 |
| Non Family | 88 | 1.17 | 60.2 | 39.8 |
| Female | 17 | 4.41 | 35.3 | 64.7 |
| Male | 11 | 2.82 | 100 | 0 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
79.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 26 | 7.51% |
| Associates Degree | 25 | 7.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 42 | 12.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 3.76% |
| High School Graduate | 170 | 49.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 1.45% |
| Some College | 65 | 18.79% |
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 | 324 | 299 | 50 |
| Hispanic | 21 | 15 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 19.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $78,854 | $0 | $43,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,469 | $0 | $50,469 |
| High School Graduate | $35,750 | $36,563 | $22,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,917 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,389 | $47,000 | $32,000 |
| Some College | $40,833 | $51,000 | $28,750 |
$41,389
Average Earnings
$47,000
Average Male
$32,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.06% of Humeston residents speak only English, while 5.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 459 | 80 | 17.43% |
15.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.78%
Male Poverty Rate
10.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Humeston is White, with 17.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Humeston is White, with 17.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.68% |
| Some College | 8.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 10.58% |
| Male Employed | 5.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,714 | $98,769 |
| Households | $48,600 | $76,439 |
| Married Families | $58,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,786 | $39,760 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.1%
Male Marriage Rate
51.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
42
Number of Veterans
42
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 31 |
| Korea | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42 | 10.88% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 19.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.2%
Labor Force Participation
54.9%
Employment Rate
2.2%
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
81.18%
Born in Humeston
96.67%
Native Born
3.33%
Foreign Born
2.35%
Non Citizen
0.98%
Naturalized
96.67% of Humeston residents were born in the United States, with 81.18% having been born in Iowa. 2.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 477 | 1 | 0.21% |
| 2028 | 476 | 1 | 0.21% |
| 2027 | 475 | 2 | 0.42% |
| 2026 | 473 | 1 | 0.21% |
| 2025 | 472 | 1 | 0.21% |
| 2024 | 471 | 1 | 0.21% |
| 2023 | 470 | 5 | 1.08% |
| 2022 | 465 | -3 | -0.64% |
| 2021 | 468 | 2 | 0.43% |
| 2020 | 466 | -17 | -3.52% |
| 2019 | 483 | 3 | 0.63% |
| 2018 | 480 | -8 | -1.64% |
| 2017 | 488 | 5 | 1.04% |
| 2016 | 483 | 5 | 1.05% |
| 2015 | 478 | -2 | -0.42% |
| 2014 | 480 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 480 | 4 | 0.84% |
| 2012 | 476 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 476 | -6 | -1.24% |
| 2010 | 482 | 0 | 0% |