Zearing is a city located in Story County Iowa. Zearing has a 2024 population of 492. Zearing is currently declining at a rate of -2.19% annually and its population has decreased by -8.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 535 in 2020.
The average household income in Zearing is $74,744 with a poverty rate of 22.28%. The median age in Zearing is 34.2 years: 34.6 years for males, and 32.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Zearing was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 466 | 79.79% |
| Two or more races | 97 | 16.61% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 1.88% |
| Asian | 8 | 1.37% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 200 | 2.78 | 79 | 21 |
| Married | 92 | 3.24 | 91.3 | 8.7 |
| Non Family | 75 | 1.72 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
| Female | 25 | 4.36 | 68 | 32 |
| Male | 8 | 2.5 | 100 | 0 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
79.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 14 | 3.67% |
| Associates Degree | 52 | 13.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 118 | 30.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 5 | 1.31% |
| High School Graduate | 95 | 24.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 97 | 25.46% |
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 | 284 | 270 | 51 |
| Hispanic | 67 | 67 | 64 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 18 | 8 |
| Black | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 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 hispanic people with a rate of 95.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,836 | $36,582 | $56,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,250 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $54,167 | $57,083 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,895 | $37,031 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $56,375 | $25,568 |
$36,895
Average Earnings
$37,031
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.72% of Zearing residents speak only English, while 12.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 365 | 62 | 16.99% |
| Multiple | 93 | 59 | 63.44% |
| Black | 11 | 2 | 18.18% |
22.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.84%
Male Poverty Rate
28.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Zearing is Multiple, with 63.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Zearing is White, with 16.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 13.14% |
| High School | 6.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 22.83% |
| Male Employed | 3.8% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,938 | $85,298 |
| Households | $67,031 | $74,744 |
| Married Families | $93,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,875 | $47,937 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.3%
Male Marriage Rate
50.5%
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
34
Number of Veterans
29
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30 | 8.04% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 22.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67%
Labor Force Participation
66%
Employment Rate
1.4%
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
66.61%
Born in Zearing
87.67%
Native Born
12.33%
Foreign Born
11.3%
Non Citizen
1.03%
Naturalized
87.67% of Zearing residents were born in the United States, with 66.61% having been born in Iowa. 11.3% 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 | 438 | -11 | -2.45% |
| 2028 | 449 | -11 | -2.39% |
| 2027 | 460 | -10 | -2.13% |
| 2026 | 470 | -11 | -2.29% |
| 2025 | 481 | -11 | -2.24% |
| 2024 | 492 | -11 | -2.19% |
| 2023 | 503 | -28 | -5.27% |
| 2022 | 531 | -5 | -0.93% |
| 2021 | 536 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 2020 | 535 | 17 | 3.28% |
| 2019 | 518 | -5 | -0.96% |
| 2018 | 523 | -9 | -1.69% |
| 2017 | 532 | -6 | -1.12% |
| 2016 | 538 | -2 | -0.37% |
| 2015 | 540 | -4 | -0.74% |
| 2014 | 544 | 2 | 0.37% |
| 2013 | 542 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 2012 | 541 | -17 | -3.05% |
| 2011 | 558 | 3 | 0.54% |
| 2010 | 555 | 0 | 0% |