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Corydon, Iowa
Corydon, city, in Wayne County, Iowa. Corydon had 1,711 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 12.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,526 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,628 (±193). GEOID 1916635.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,711
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,526 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,628 ±193
Median household income
$51,250
±$11,209 (90% margin)
Iowa: $75,059
Median home value
$92,400
±$7,964 (90% margin)
Iowa: $208,000
Median gross rent
$776
±$146 (90% margin)
Iowa: $972
Where is Corydon and what county is it in?
Corydon is a city in Wayne County, Iowa. It covers 1.4 square miles of land, 1,116 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 Corydon, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,711 people lived in Corydon on July 1, 2025, up 12.4% since 2020, faster than Iowa (+1.5%). The 2020 Census counted 1,526 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,628 (±193).
| Measure | Corydon | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,628 ±193 | 6,532 | no clear change |
| Households | 683 ±75 | 2,565 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.21 ±0.22 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 756 ±73 | 3,019 | no clear change |
Corydon's population since 2000
From 1,591 in 2000 to 1,711 in 2025: up 7.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Corydon 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 Corydon?
The median resident of Corydon is 43.7 years old; 21.0% are under 18 and 25.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.4%.
| Measure | Corydon | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7 ±5.5 | 41.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.0% ±5.1 pts | 25.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.4% ±3.5 pts | 22.6% | – |
| Male | 44.3% ±3.9 pts | 50.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% ±2.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.3% ±3.9 pts | 93.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.4% ±4.7 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.4% ±1.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.9% ±1.8 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.9% ±2.6 pts | 6.0% | – |
| With a disability | 21.1% ±4.7 pts | 15.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.5% ±1.8 pts | 12.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.2% ±2.4 pts | 90.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.1% ±4.5 pts | 17.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.9% ±2.6 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.8% ±4.8 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.8% ±2.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 Corydon earn?
Half of Corydon's 683 households earn less than $51,250 a year (±$11,209), against $61,964 in Wayne County and $75,059 in Iowa. In 2015-2019 it was $59,355 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Corydon | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,250 ±$11,209 | $61,964 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $72,746 ±$11,946 | $90,040 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,594 ±$5,047 | $36,445 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.5% ±3.6 pts | 10.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.4% ±7.3 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.9% ±4.7 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 85.9% ±3.7 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 76.4% ±5.5 pts | 79.4% | – |
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 Corydon?
Owners occupy 67.2% of Corydon's occupied homes and renters 32.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $92,400 by its owner (±$7,964). The median renter pays $776 a month including utilities, and 27.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Corydon | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $92,400 ±$7,964 | $111,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $776 ±$146 | $659 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.3% ±12.3 pts | 23.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,090 ±$111 | $1,201 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.2% ±6.3 pts | 80.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.8% ±6.3 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Housing units | 756 ±73 | 3,019 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7% ±2.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.9% ±9.2 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.3% ±5.5 pts | 83.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.7% ±1.6 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.0% ±1.2 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 38.5% ±6.7 pts | 33.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.1% ±1.9 pts | 6.7% | – |
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 Corydon building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units in Corydon in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 1.8 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 Corydon work and get to work?
84.4% of Corydon's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 18.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.6%.
| Measure | Corydon | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.2% ±4.4 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% ±3.6 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 84.4% ±5.1 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.5% ±2.2 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 3.6% ±2.7 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.0% ±2.7 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.1 min ±3.4 | 25.4 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 Corydon?
No census tract lies mostly in Corydon; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 701Wayne County | 2,712 | $62,589 |
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 Corydon) · Census block assignment files
How does Corydon compare with other places in Iowa?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Corydon is the 8,262nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 185th-most populous of 939 in Iowa.
Corydon ranks 262nd 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 | 185th | 939 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 15th | 275 |
| Residents per square mile | 128th | 279 |
| Median household income | 262nd | 279 |
| Per capita income | 217th | 279 |
| Median home value | 275th | 279 |
| Median gross rent | 186th | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 97th | 232 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 215th | 279 |
| Median age | 59th | 279 |
| Owner-occupied share | 210th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 187th | 279 |
Corydon's figures with every place in Iowa (CSV)
Every place in Iowa, sortable · Compare Corydon 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 Corydon?
17 of the 57 figures for Corydon 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 Corydon 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 Corydon.