City · Iowa
George, Iowa
George, city, in Lyon County, Iowa. George had 1,093 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,077 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,064 (±156). GEOID 1930225.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,093
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,077 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,064 ±156
Median household income
$57,941
±$11,105 (90% margin)
Iowa: $75,059
Median home value
$133,100
±$18,570 (90% margin)
Iowa: $208,000
Median gross rent
$810
±$58 (90% margin)
Iowa: $972
Where is George and what county is it in?
George is a city in Lyon County, Iowa. It covers 2.3 square miles of land, 469 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 George, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,093 people lived in George on July 1, 2025, up 1.2% since 2020, in line with Iowa (+1.5%). The 2020 Census counted 1,077 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,064 (±156).
| Measure | George | Lyon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,064 ±156 | 12,162 | no clear change |
| Households | 458 ±65 | 4,479 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.24 ±0.20 | 2.68 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 474 ±63 | 4,870 | no clear change |
George's population since 2000
From 1,051 in 2000 to 1,093 in 2025: up 4.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for George 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 George?
The median resident of George is 46.1 years old; 17.7% are under 18 and 31.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 3.0%.
| Measure | George | Lyon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.1 ±7.0 | 38.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.7% ±4.1 pts | 28.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 31.3% ±6.5 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Male | 47.7% ±3.4 pts | 51.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.0% ±3.4 pts | 3.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.8% ±3.3 pts | 93.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.3% ±2.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.9% ±2.8 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.7% ±3.8 pts | 5.7% | – |
| With a disability | 17.9% ±5.4 pts | 11.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.9% ±4.0 pts | 4.0% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.1% ±3.2 pts | 95.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.4% ±4.7 pts | 20.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.3% ±1.7 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.5% ±4.5 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9% ±2.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
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 George earn?
Half of George's 458 households earn less than $57,941 a year (±$11,105), against $76,746 in Lyon County and $75,059 in Iowa. In 2015-2019 it was $65,914 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | George | Lyon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,941 ±$11,105 | $76,746 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $72,342 ±$8,124 | $95,299 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,369 ±$3,813 | $36,117 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.3% ±3.6 pts | 5.3% | +4.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.9% ±6.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.1% ±2.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.8% ±4.0 pts | 94.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.2% ±5.0 pts | 90.2% | – |
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 George?
Owners occupy 77.5% of George's occupied homes and renters 22.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $133,100 by its owner (±$18,570). The median renter pays $810 a month including utilities, and 36.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | George | Lyon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $133,100 ±$18,570 | $230,000 | +$36,244 |
| Median gross rent | $810 ±$58 | $843 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.9% ±18.8 pts | 22.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,009 ±$167 | $1,382 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.5% ±8.0 pts | 80.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 22.5% ±8.0 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Housing units | 474 ±63 | 4,870 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±21.3 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 93.0% ±3.4 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±5.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.7% ±3.3 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 29.1% ±8.2 pts | 26.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.0% ±3.0 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 George building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in George in 2025 (2 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 George work and get to work?
86.4% of George's workers drive alone and 6.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.6 minutes.
| Measure | George | Lyon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.5% ±6.4 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% ±2.5 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 86.4% ±5.9 pts | 77.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.0% ±2.0 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.8% ±2.9 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.3% ±3.3 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.6 min ±4.8 | 18.9 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 George?
No census tract lies mostly in George; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501Lyon County | 2,455 | $69,412 |
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 George) · Census block assignment files
How does George compare with other places in Iowa?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, George is the 9,928th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 259th-most populous of 939 in Iowa.
George ranks 232nd 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 | 259th | 939 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 92nd | 275 |
| Residents per square mile | 267th | 279 |
| Median household income | 232nd | 279 |
| Per capita income | 220th | 279 |
| Median home value | 207th | 279 |
| Median gross rent | 158th | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 135th | 232 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 195th | 279 |
| Median age | 39th | 279 |
| Owner-occupied share | 106th | 279 |
| Work from home | 162nd | 221 |
| Travel time to work | 111th | 279 |
George's figures with every place in Iowa (CSV)
Every place in Iowa, sortable · Compare George 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 George?
21 of the 57 figures for George 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 George 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 George.