City · Iowa
Mapleton, Iowa
Mapleton, city, in Monona County, Iowa. Mapleton had 1,135 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,165 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 989 (±118). GEOID 1949170.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,135
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,165 · ACS 2020-2024: 989 ±118
Median household income
$55,208
±$12,274 (90% margin)
Iowa: $75,059
Median home value
$113,000
±$30,674 (90% margin)
Iowa: $208,000
Median gross rent
$846
±$69 (90% margin)
Iowa: $972
Where is Mapleton and what county is it in?
Mapleton is a city in Monona County, Iowa. It covers 1.6 square miles of land, 741 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 Mapleton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,135 people lived in Mapleton on July 1, 2025, down 2.2% since 2020, while Iowa grew 1.5%. The 2020 Census counted 1,165 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 989 (±118).
| Measure | Mapleton | Monona County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 989 ±118 | 8,557 | no clear change |
| Households | 497 ±63 | 3,878 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.91 ±0.16 | 2.16 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 569 ±69 | 4,372 | no clear change |
Mapleton's population since 2000
From 1,416 in 2000 to 1,135 in 2025: down 19.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Mapleton 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 Mapleton?
The median resident of Mapleton is 53.1 years old; 15.8% are under 18 and 29.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 6.5%.
| Measure | Mapleton | Monona County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.1 ±7.7 | 43.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 15.8% ±4.5 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 29.1% ±6.1 pts | 24.4% | – |
| Male | 52.9% ±4.0 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.5% ±4.3 pts | 2.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.7% ±4.3 pts | 92.8% | −5.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.1% ±3.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.1% ±4.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.9% ±4.4 pts | 9.8% | – |
| With a disability | 12.1% ±3.7 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.2% ±2.8 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.6% ±6.7 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.3% ±5.3 pts | 19.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.8% ±2.6 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.4% ±3.9 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
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 Mapleton earn?
Half of Mapleton's 497 households earn less than $55,208 a year (±$12,274), against $68,377 in Monona County and $75,059 in Iowa. In 2015-2019 it was $57,125 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mapleton | Monona County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,208 ±$12,274 | $68,377 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $78,169 ±$9,791 | $81,023 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,122 ±$5,136 | $35,795 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.4% ±3.4 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.7% ±10.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.5% ±4.7 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.9% ±5.2 pts | 90.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.3% ±5.5 pts | 84.9% | – |
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 Mapleton?
Owners occupy 74.0% of Mapleton's occupied homes and renters 26.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $113,000 by its owner (±$30,674). The median renter pays $846 a month including utilities, and 42.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Mapleton | Monona County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $113,000 ±$30,674 | $142,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $846 ±$69 | $855 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.3% ±14.2 pts | 33.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,102 ±$49 | $1,194 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.0% ±6.4 pts | 75.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.0% ±6.4 pts | 24.3% | – |
| Housing units | 569 ±69 | 4,372 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.8% ±9.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.1% ±5.5 pts | 84.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.8% ±1.9 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±4.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.2% ±5.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 33.0% ±7.0 pts | 37.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.6% ±2.7 pts | 4.2% | – |
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 Mapleton building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Mapleton 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 Mapleton work and get to work?
84.4% of Mapleton's workers drive alone and 7.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.4 minutes.
| Measure | Mapleton | Monona County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.3% ±5.1 pts | 61.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% ±2.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 84.4% ±5.7 pts | 81.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.5% ±4.1 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 3.8% ±2.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.3% ±3.7 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.4 min ±4.4 | 22.6 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 Mapleton?
No census tract lies mostly in Mapleton; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9601Monona County | 1,963 | $69,444 |
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 Mapleton) · Census block assignment files
How does Mapleton compare with other places in Iowa?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Mapleton is the 9,783rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 249th-most populous of 939 in Iowa.
Mapleton ranks 250th 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 | 249th | 939 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 201st | 275 |
| Residents per square mile | 217th | 279 |
| Median household income | 250th | 279 |
| Per capita income | 97th | 279 |
| Median home value | 250th | 279 |
| Median gross rent | 135th | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 154th | 232 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 180th | 279 |
| Median age | 9th | 279 |
| Owner-occupied share | 138th | 279 |
| Work from home | 147th | 221 |
| Travel time to work | 70th | 279 |
Mapleton's figures with every place in Iowa (CSV)
Every place in Iowa, sortable · Compare Mapleton 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 Mapleton?
19 of the 57 figures for Mapleton 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 Mapleton 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 Mapleton.