City · Iowa
Audubon, Iowa
Audubon, city, in Audubon County, Iowa. Audubon had 1,989 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,053 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,130 (±152). GEOID 1903655.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,989
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,053 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,130 ±152
Median household income
$39,816
±$7,378 (90% margin)
Iowa: $75,059
Median home value
$97,700
±$8,593 (90% margin)
Iowa: $208,000
Median gross rent
$664
±$184 (90% margin)
Iowa: $972
Where is Audubon and what county is it in?
Audubon is a city in Audubon County, Iowa. It covers 1.9 square miles of land, 1,062 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 Audubon, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,989 people lived in Audubon on July 1, 2025, down 3.4% since 2020, while Iowa grew 1.5%. The 2020 Census counted 2,053 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,130 (±152).
| Measure | Audubon | Audubon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,130 ±152 | 5,599 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,078 ±77 | 2,596 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.92 ±0.11 | 2.11 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,100 ±74 | 2,790 | no clear change |
Audubon's population since 2000
From 2,382 in 2000 to 1,989 in 2025: down 16.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Audubon 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 Audubon?
The median resident of Audubon is 44.3 years old; 20.5% are under 18 and 29.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.7%. 3.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Audubon | Audubon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.3 ±1.8 | 47.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.5% ±3.1 pts | 21.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 29.1% ±3.5 pts | 25.5% | – |
| Male | 49.4% ±2.9 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.7% ±1.9 pts | 2.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.0% ±2.7 pts | 93.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.3 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.0% ±1.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.8% ±2.1 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.7% ±3.0 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 15.0% ±4.6 pts | 13.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.8% ±2.2 pts | 3.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.6% ±5.8 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.3% ±5.8 pts | 20.8% | +10.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.1% ±2.5 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.4% ±5.5 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2% ±1.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
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 Audubon earn?
Half of Audubon's 1,078 households earn less than $39,816 a year (±$7,378), against $58,229 in Audubon County and $75,059 in Iowa. In 2015-2019 the median was $54,338 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $14,522 after inflation. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Audubon | Audubon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $39,816 ±$7,378 | $58,229 | −$14,522 |
| Mean household income | $73,513 ±$16,534 | $81,444 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,176 ±$7,603 | $37,942 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.4% ±4.5 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.8% ±11.6 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.3% ±4.5 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 88.3% ±5.6 pts | 91.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.4% ±5.7 pts | 83.7% | – |
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 Audubon?
Owners occupy 65.8% of Audubon's occupied homes and renters 34.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $97,700 by its owner (±$8,593). The median renter pays $664 a month including utilities, and 63.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Audubon | Audubon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $97,700 ±$8,593 | $121,900 | +$18,813 |
| Median gross rent | $664 ±$184 | $759 | −$195 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 63.4% ±14.7 pts | 48.7% | +25.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,015 ±$167 | $1,180 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.8% ±8.0 pts | 76.2% | −10.5 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.2% ±8.0 pts | 23.8% | – |
| Housing units | 1,100 ±74 | 2,790 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.5 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 87.4% ±4.7 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.5% ±1.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 28.0% ±7.9 pts | 42.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 16.7% ±6.5 pts | 7.6% | – |
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 Audubon building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Audubon 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 Audubon work and get to work?
88.4% of Audubon's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 16.7 minutes.
| Measure | Audubon | Audubon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.6% ±4.5 pts | 61.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% ±2.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 88.4% ±6.4 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.9% ±4.5 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 3.6% ±3.3 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.9% ±2.5 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.7 min ±2.8 | 19.0 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 Audubon?
1 census tract lies mostly in Audubon (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 702Audubon County | 2,305 | $43,190 |
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 Audubon) · Census block assignment files
How does Audubon compare with other places in Iowa?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Audubon is the 7,698th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 166th-most populous of 939 in Iowa.
Audubon ranks 279th 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 | 166th | 939 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 245th | 275 |
| Residents per square mile | 143rd | 279 |
| Median household income | 279th | 279 |
| Per capita income | 139th | 279 |
| Median home value | 269th | 279 |
| Median gross rent | 249th | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 58th | 232 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 153rd | 279 |
| Median age | 53rd | 279 |
| Owner-occupied share | 223rd | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 214th | 279 |
Audubon's figures with every place in Iowa (CSV)
Every place in Iowa, sortable · Compare Audubon 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 Audubon?
18 of the 57 figures for Audubon 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 Audubon 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 Audubon.