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The City of Alvord had a population of 173 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Alvord is located at latitude 43.3422 and longitude -96.3011 in Lyon County. The formal boundaries for the City of Alvord encompass a land area of 0.28 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Lyon County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Alvord has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Alvord is located within Township of Doon, a minor civil division (MCD) of Lyon County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 173 (100%) |
| Population Density | 300 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 11 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $73,594 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,605 |
| Median Home Value | $93,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 89 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 65 (73.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2 (2.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 22 (24.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 67 |
| Average Household Size | 2.58 |
| Family Households | 51 (76.1%) |
The table below compares Alvord to the other 1,026 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Iowa by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 733 | 29th |
| Population Density | # 759 | 26th |
| Median Household Income | # 360 | 65th |
| Per Capita Income | # 593 | 42nd |
| Diversity Index | # 611 | 41st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Iowa Census Data Comparison Tool.
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