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Aplington, Iowa
Aplington, city, in Butler County, Iowa. Aplington had 1,084 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,116 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,111 (±173). GEOID 1902395.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,084
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,116 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,111 ±173
Median household income
$74,773
±$7,927 (90% margin)
Iowa: $75,059
Median home value
$147,500
±$13,119 (90% margin)
Iowa: $208,000
Median gross rent
$603
±$111 (90% margin)
Iowa: $972
Where is Aplington and what county is it in?
Aplington is a city in Butler County, Iowa. It covers 0.7 square miles of land, 1,518 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Aplington, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,084 people lived in Aplington on July 1, 2025, down 2.5% since 2020, while Iowa grew 1.5%. The 2020 Census counted 1,116 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,111 (±173).
| Measure | Aplington | Butler County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,111 ±173 | 14,268 | no clear change |
| Households | 416 ±62 | 5,863 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.58 ±0.26 | 2.40 | +0.53 |
| Housing units | 479 ±67 | 6,570 | no clear change |
Aplington's population since 2000
From 1,054 in 2000 to 1,084 in 2025: up 2.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Aplington as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Aplington?
The median resident of Aplington is 36.4 years old; 29.1% are under 18 and 21.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 1.9%.
| Measure | Aplington | Butler County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.4 ±6.1 | 43.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 29.1% ±5.0 pts | 22.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.9% ±5.5 pts | 23.2% | – |
| Male | 49.6% ±3.7 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% ±1.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.8% ±2.6 pts | 94.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±1.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3% ±1.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6% ±3.1 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 7.2% ±2.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.5% ±2.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.3% ±2.0 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.5% ±6.4 pts | 21.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.3% ±4.0 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.0% ±4.8 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Aplington earn?
Half of Aplington's 416 households earn less than $74,773 a year (±$7,927), against $73,715 in Butler County and $75,059 in Iowa. In 2015-2019 it was $69,148 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Aplington | Butler County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,773 ±$7,927 | $73,715 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $83,995 ±$10,063 | $90,569 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,977 ±$3,470 | $37,766 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.6% ±2.4 pts | 9.2% | −5.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.2% ±2.6 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.5% ±4.0 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% ±2.1 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.4% ±4.6 pts | 86.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Aplington?
Owners occupy 83.2% of Aplington's occupied homes and renters 16.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $147,500 by its owner (±$13,119). The median renter pays $603 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Aplington | Butler County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $147,500 ±$13,119 | $165,400 | +$34,153 |
| Median gross rent | $603 ±$111 | $812 | −$134 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 17.1% ±15.1 pts | 32.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,178 ±$102 | $1,319 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.2% ±6.4 pts | 84.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.8% ±6.4 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Housing units | 479 ±67 | 6,570 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.1% ±4.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.3% ±19.9 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.2% ±6.2 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±5.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.8% ±1.2 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 24.0% ±7.0 pts | 35.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.4% ±1.6 pts | 3.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Aplington building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Aplington in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 4.2 across Iowa.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Aplington work and get to work?
86.4% of Aplington's workers drive alone and 6.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.8 minutes.
| Measure | Aplington | Butler County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.0% ±6.8 pts | 63.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.9% ±1.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 86.4% ±4.7 pts | 81.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.0% ±2.6 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 3.8% ±2.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.2% ±3.3 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.8 min ±3.0 | 24.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Aplington?
No census tract lies mostly in Aplington; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 704Butler County | 3,572 | $73,026 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Aplington) · Census block assignment files
How does Aplington compare with other places in Iowa?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Aplington is the 9,957th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 263rd-most populous of 939 in Iowa.
Aplington ranks 112th of 279 places in Iowa with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 263rd | 939 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 215th | 275 |
| Residents per square mile | 48th | 279 |
| Median household income | 112th | 279 |
| Per capita income | 215th | 279 |
| Median home value | 184th | 279 |
| Median gross rent | 260th | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 213th | 232 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 113th | 279 |
| Median age | 214th | 279 |
| Owner-occupied share | 44th | 279 |
| Work from home | 165th | 221 |
| Travel time to work | 81st | 279 |
Aplington's figures with every place in Iowa (CSV)
Every place in Iowa, sortable · Compare Aplington with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Aplington?
23 of the 57 figures for Aplington on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Aplington are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Aplington.