Population 189 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Saratoga
Household size in Saratoga
| Period | Saratoga | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.34 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.76 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.42 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Saratoga average 2.76 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.34, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Saratoga
| Period | Saratoga | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.8 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.5 | 39.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.8 | 39.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Saratoga is 42.8 years old, older than the national median of 40.1.
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 Saratoga
| Period | Saratoga | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Saratoga than nationally: 9.8%, against 11.6%. Iowa as a whole looks much the same.
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 Saratoga
Renters in Saratoga
| Period | Saratoga | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.4% | 26.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 28.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.0% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.1% | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Saratoga is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 58.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Saratoga
| Period | Saratoga | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.7% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Saratoga: 15.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
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 Saratoga
| Period | Saratoga | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1942 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1943 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1939 | 1969 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1947 | 1971 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Saratoga is a place of older homes: half were built before 1947, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
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 Saratoga
| Period | Saratoga | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $523 | $669 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $613 | $732 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $610 | $821 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $559 | $1,020 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$36 | +$351 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Saratoga costs $559 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 16.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Saratoga
Bachelor's degrees in Saratoga
| Period | Saratoga | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Saratoga have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 15.5%, against 35.6% nationally.
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 Saratoga
| Period | Saratoga | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.0% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.0% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.8% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.6% | 93.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Saratoga is a bit above the national rate: 91.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Iowa as a whole looks much the same.
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 Saratoga
| Period | Saratoga | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 5.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 5.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.6% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Saratoga has been strong: just 0.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Saratoga 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saratoga | 2.76 | 42.8 | 9.8% | 19.1% | 15.4% | 1947 | $559 | 15.5% | 91.6% | 0.6% |
| Chester | 2.69 | 39.7 | 10.4% | 22.0% | 14.1% | 1947 | $608 | 15.8% | 90.4% | 1.1% |
| Elma | 2.56 | 34.3 | 11.3% | 26.6% | 11.7% | 1948 | $691 | 16.1% | 88.6% | 1.9% |
| Riceville | 2.44 | 35.2 | 7.9% | 27.8% | 9.1% | 1952 | $667 | 18.4% | 89.6% | 1.7% |
| Lime Springs | 2.62 | 38.5 | 14.7% | 16.7% | 21.9% | 1953 | $627 | 16.2% | 85.4% | 3.3% |
| Lourdes | 2.73 | 41.9 | 11.4% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 1949 | $574 | 15.7% | 89.7% | 1.5% |
| Schley | 2.37 | 43.7 | 7.5% | 15.2% | 12.5% | 1965 | $687 | 24.1% | 94.7% | 2.5% |
| McIntire | 2.32 | 43.1 | 4.0% | 12.1% | 7.1% | 1939 | $469 | 14.8% | 91.5% | 1.3% |
| Le Roy | 2.25 | 46.5 | 9.2% | 18.4% | 9.2% | 1961 | $734 | 21.2% | 95.3% | 1.7% |
| Alta Vista | 2.35 | 44.5 | 5.7% | 16.8% | 7.0% | 1958 | $635 | 17.6% | 92.3% | 1.1% |
| New Haven | 2.63 | 33.4 | 5.7% | 24.8% | 8.5% | 1956 | $584 | 26.8% | 90.3% | 0.8% |
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 Saratoga. 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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