Population 8,385 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Kirkwood
Household size in Kirkwood
| Period | Kirkwood | Coralville | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.15 | 2.28 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.14 | 2.36 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.16 | 2.35 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.96 | 2.28 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Kirkwood are small: just 1.96 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.15, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Kirkwood
| Period | Kirkwood | Coralville | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.1 | 32.2 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.0 | 33.7 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 29.8 | 34.1 | 39.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.3 | 35.9 | 39.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.3 | +3.8 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
Kirkwood is young: half of its residents are under 34.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 29.1, mirroring the country.
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 Kirkwood
| Period | Kirkwood | Coralville | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 7.5% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 8.5% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 8.8% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 6.4% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −1.0 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Kirkwood: 8.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Locally, though, single parents are more common here than in Coralville overall (6.4%).
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 Kirkwood
Renters in Kirkwood
| Period | Kirkwood | Coralville | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.2% | 45.1% | 26.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 66.7% | 43.8% | 28.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 72.9% | 50.4% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 67.9% | 45.1% | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | −0.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Kirkwood: 67.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 37.9% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the north. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.7 points, 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 Kirkwood
| Period | Kirkwood | Coralville | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 10.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 6.9% | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 8.3% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 6.1% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −4.6 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Kirkwood is close to the national rate: 10.0% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Coralville overall (6.1%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.6 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Kirkwood
| Period | Kirkwood | Coralville | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1985 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1988 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1990 | 1969 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1994 | 1971 | 1980 |
| Change | +16 | +9 | +6 | +6 |
Kirkwood has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1992, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center.
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 Kirkwood
| Period | Kirkwood | Coralville | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $750 | $786 | $669 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $771 | $904 | $732 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $911 | $1,021 | $821 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,164 | $1,153 | $1,020 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$413 | +$367 | +$351 | +$606 |
The median renter in Kirkwood pays $1,164 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $413 a month since 2006–10, up 55%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.3% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the south.
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 Kirkwood
Bachelor's degrees in Kirkwood
| Period | Kirkwood | Coralville | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.2% | 50.7% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 54.4% | 56.0% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.6% | 54.6% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.9% | 56.5% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +5.8 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Kirkwood: 49.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Locally, though, the share is lower than in Coralville as a whole (56.5%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 Kirkwood
| Period | Kirkwood | Coralville | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.5% | 94.9% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.1% | 95.1% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.7% | 94.5% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 95.8% | 93.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +0.9 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Kirkwood: 94.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Coralville.
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 Kirkwood
| Period | Kirkwood | Coralville | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 4.0% | 5.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 1.4% | 3.3% | 5.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 3.1% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 2.1% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Kirkwood has been low: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Even so, the rate is higher than in Coralville as a whole (2.1%). Unemployment has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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).
Kirkwood compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood | 1.96 | 34.3 | 8.4% | 67.9% | 10.0% | 1992 | $1,164 | 49.9% | 94.4% | 2.8% |
| Weber | 2.68 | 37.1 | 6.8% | 28.1% | 8.0% | 1999 | $1,368 | 63.6% | 93.6% | 1.6% |
| Mann | 2.03 | 24.7 | 5.6% | 68.5% | 9.0% | 1987 | $1,325 | 69.9% | 95.5% | 6.6% |
| Wickham | 2.79 | 37.7 | 4.9% | 19.7% | 3.2% | 2001 | $1,162 | 72.6% | 98.5% | 1.0% |
| Roosevelt | 2.09 | 26.9 | 4.7% | 53.2% | 11.8% | 1977 | $1,167 | 72.8% | 95.2% | 5.2% |
| Longfellow | 2.12 | 28.6 | 5.3% | 65.0% | 12.9% | 1983 | $1,189 | 60.5% | 96.3% | 3.8% |
| Twain | 2.66 | 33.0 | 7.0% | 38.9% | 11.2% | 1988 | $1,114 | 39.2% | 93.0% | 7.7% |
| Penn | 2.78 | 34.5 | 8.4% | 27.4% | 7.3% | 2001 | $1,216 | 55.2% | 99.0% | 3.3% |
| Lucas | 2.14 | 42.2 | 6.7% | 29.2% | 7.5% | 1987 | $1,321 | 48.1% | 95.5% | 6.9% |
| Southwest Area | 3.21 | 35.9 | 8.8% | 32.7% | 12.0% | 1961 | $1,056 | 12.1% | 95.2% | 2.9% |
| Taylor | 2.28 | 35.8 | 22.8% | 41.7% | 10.5% | 1958 | $1,191 | 16.8% | 91.6% | 4.6% |
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 Kirkwood. 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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