Jewell Junction is a city located in Hamilton County Iowa. Jewell Junction has a 2024 population of 1,174. Jewell Junction is currently declining at a rate of -0.76% annually and its population has decreased by -2.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,208 in 2020.
The average household income in Jewell Junction is $103,267 with a poverty rate of 9.19%. The median age in Jewell Junction is 36.2 years: 36.7 years for males, and 36 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jewell Junction was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,215 | 94.63% |
| Two or more races | 33 | 2.57% |
| Asian | 31 | 2.41% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.39% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 507 | 2.53 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Married | 237 | 3.37 | 92 | 8 |
| Non Family | 189 | 1.17 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
| Female | 75 | 3.27 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Male | 6 | 3.17 | 100 | 0 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
81.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 28 | 3.5% |
| Associates Degree | 166 | 20.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 164 | 20.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 66 | 8.24% |
| High School Graduate | 235 | 29.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 0.5% |
| Some College | 138 | 17.23% |
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 | 767 | 735 | 217 |
| Hispanic | 14 | 14 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 13 | 2 |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 78.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,500 | $68,750 | $51,389 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,364 | $113,750 | $85,795 |
| High School Graduate | $49,688 | $57,443 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,122 | $61,042 | $45,313 |
| Some College | $45,417 | $58,529 | $31,500 |
$55,122
Average Earnings
$61,042
Average Male
$45,313
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.19% of Jewell Junction residents speak only English, while 0.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,195 | 97 | 8.12% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 13 | 52% |
| Multiple | 33 | 8 | 24.24% |
| Native | 5 | 2 | 40% |
9.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.36%
Male Poverty Rate
10.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jewell Junction is Hispanic, with 52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jewell Junction is White, with 8.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.63% |
| Some College | 7.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.22% |
| High School | 2.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 40% |
| Female Employed | 8.01% |
| Male Employed | 3.66% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,750 | $128,926 |
| Households | $75,179 | $103,267 |
| Married Families | $103,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,417 | $53,378 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.8%
Male Marriage Rate
41.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
25
Number of Veterans
21
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Vietnam | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25 | 2.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.6%
Labor Force Participation
71.1%
Employment Rate
0.7%
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
79.6%
Born in Jewell Junction
96.34%
Native Born
3.66%
Foreign Born
1.01%
Non Citizen
2.65%
Naturalized
96.34% of Jewell Junction residents were born in the United States, with 79.6% having been born in Iowa. 1.01% 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 | 1,133 | -8 | -0.7% |
| 2028 | 1,141 | -8 | -0.7% |
| 2027 | 1,149 | -9 | -0.78% |
| 2026 | 1,158 | -8 | -0.69% |
| 2025 | 1,166 | -8 | -0.68% |
| 2024 | 1,174 | -9 | -0.76% |
| 2023 | 1,183 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2022 | 1,185 | -10 | -0.84% |
| 2021 | 1,195 | -13 | -1.08% |
| 2020 | 1,208 | 67 | 5.87% |
| 2019 | 1,141 | -12 | -1.04% |
| 2018 | 1,153 | -16 | -1.37% |
| 2017 | 1,169 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2016 | 1,171 | -14 | -1.18% |
| 2015 | 1,185 | 2 | 0.17% |
| 2014 | 1,183 | -13 | -1.09% |
| 2013 | 1,196 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 1,195 | -3 | -0.25% |
| 2011 | 1,198 | -14 | -1.16% |
| 2010 | 1,212 | 0 | 0% |