Population 7,191 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Anamosa
Household size in Anamosa
| Period | Anamosa | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.24 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.27 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.19 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.17 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Anamosa run small, averaging 2.41 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has climbed from 2.24 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Anamosa
| Period | Anamosa | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.6 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.7 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.4 | 39.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.7 | 39.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.1 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
Anamosa skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.7, against 40.1 nationally. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Anamosa
| Period | Anamosa | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +11.9 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Anamosa: 19.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 11.9 points, even as the national share fell. Of the 98 Iowa cities with 5,000+ people, only four have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Anamosa
Renters in Anamosa
| Period | Anamosa | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 26.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.8% | 28.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.2% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Anamosa is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About four in ten owners (39.5%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 3.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Anamosa
| Period | Anamosa | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Anamosa as nationally: 9.5%, against 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Anamosa
| Period | Anamosa | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1969 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1971 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Anamosa run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1962 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Anamosa
| Period | Anamosa | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $631 | $669 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $582 | $732 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $690 | $821 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $901 | $1,020 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$269 | +$351 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Anamosa costs $901 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $269 a month from 2006–10, a 43% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.1% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Anamosa
Bachelor's degrees in Anamosa
| Period | Anamosa | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Anamosa: 19.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.0 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the northwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Anamosa
| Period | Anamosa | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.7% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.7% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.3% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.0% | 93.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Anamosa is above the national rate: 94.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Iowa as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma is up 5.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Anamosa
| Period | Anamosa | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 5.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 5.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Anamosa: 7.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Only eight of the 98 Iowa cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 2.9 points, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Anamosa compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anamosa | 2.41 | 42.7 | 19.8% | 22.7% | 9.5% | 1974 | $901 | 19.6% | 94.0% | 7.2% |
| Fairview | 2.56 | 48.5 | 8.2% | 5.6% | 7.3% | 1979 | $737 | 27.1% | 99.0% | 1.0% |
| Stone City | 2.47 | 47.3 | 9.2% | 10.7% | 7.4% | 1970 | $843 | 16.3% | 95.3% | 0.8% |
| Viola | 2.52 | 46.8 | 9.3% | 3.4% | 6.4% | 1988 | $1,004 | 28.2% | 96.6% | 1.3% |
| Langworthy | 2.49 | 53.6 | 4.7% | 10.6% | 2.3% | 1964 | $775 | 17.0% | 93.6% | 0.0% |
| Martelle | 2.92 | 34.8 | 11.2% | 11.0% | 2.3% | 1961 | $780 | 24.6% | 98.8% | 3.2% |
| Morley | 2.79 | 36.8 | 11.6% | 18.0% | 5.3% | 1969 | $750 | 22.8% | 95.8% | 5.8% |
| Springville | 2.45 | 43.8 | 10.0% | 14.3% | 8.7% | 1978 | $1,071 | 26.5% | 96.2% | 3.1% |
| Waubeek | 2.37 | 51.9 | 1.9% | 10.6% | 17.8% | 1970 | $1,208 | 16.7% | 94.5% | 4.9% |
| Whittier | 2.44 | 43.1 | 7.7% | 14.9% | 8.2% | 1991 | $1,037 | 27.8% | 95.8% | 1.2% |
| Monticello | 2.26 | 44.0 | 6.5% | 22.8% | 7.0% | 1967 | $744 | 22.1% | 95.1% | 0.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Anamosa. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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