City · Iowa
Montezuma, Iowa
Montezuma, city, in Poweshiek County, Iowa. Montezuma had 1,417 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,442 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,410 (±204). GEOID 1953490.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,417
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,442 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,410 ±204
Median household income
$65,660
±$5,548 (90% margin)
Iowa: $75,059
Median home value
$179,400
±$18,414 (90% margin)
Iowa: $208,000
Median gross rent
$858
±$160 (90% margin)
Iowa: $972
Where is Montezuma and what county is it in?
Montezuma is a city in Poweshiek County, Iowa. It covers 2.5 square miles of land, 584 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 Montezuma, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,417 people lived in Montezuma on July 1, 2025, down 2.1% since 2020, while Iowa grew 1.5%. The 2020 Census counted 1,442 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,410 (±204).
| Measure | Montezuma | Poweshiek County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,410 ±204 | 18,545 | no clear change |
| Households | 660 ±109 | 7,804 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.09 ±0.27 | 2.16 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 725 ±107 | 8,975 | no clear change |
Montezuma's population since 2000
From 1,440 in 2000 to 1,417 in 2025: down 1.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Montezuma 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 Montezuma?
The median resident of Montezuma is 40.0 years old; 21.3% are under 18 and 21.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.6%.
| Measure | Montezuma | Poweshiek County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0 ±9.1 | 41.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.3% ±6.4 pts | 19.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.1% ±5.1 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Male | 50.2% ±5.1 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.2% ±4.1 pts | 3.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.6% ±5.5 pts | 89.8% | −7.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.6% ±3.6 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.8% ±2.3 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5% ±3.0 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 21.7% ±5.8 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.1% ±5.1 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.4% ±3.9 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.3% ±6.2 pts | 27.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.2% ±4.6 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.7% ±6.6 pts | 83.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.8% ±4.4 pts | 4.3% | – |
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 Montezuma earn?
Half of Montezuma's 660 households earn less than $65,660 a year (±$5,548), against $67,391 in Poweshiek County and $75,059 in Iowa. In 2015-2019 it was $67,105 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Montezuma | Poweshiek County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,660 ±$5,548 | $67,391 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $73,903 ±$8,732 | $90,285 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,209 ±$5,599 | $38,109 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.5% ±5.5 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.0% ±2.1 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.8% ±6.0 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.2% ±5.9 pts | 95.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.7% ±6.2 pts | 86.6% | – |
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 Montezuma?
Owners occupy 59.1% of Montezuma's occupied homes and renters 40.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $179,400 by its owner (±$18,414). The median renter pays $858 a month including utilities, and 46.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Montezuma | Poweshiek County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $179,400 ±$18,414 | $209,300 | +$47,962 |
| Median gross rent | $858 ±$160 | $883 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.7% ±19.6 pts | 30.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,524 ±$125 | $1,580 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.1% ±9.5 pts | 71.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.9% ±9.5 pts | 28.8% | – |
| Housing units | 725 ±107 | 8,975 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.2% ±5.8 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.7% ±8.0 pts | 77.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.1% ±4.8 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.5% ±1.3 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 28.3% ±6.0 pts | 29.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.1% ±4.7 pts | 7.2% | – |
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 Montezuma building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Montezuma 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 Montezuma work and get to work?
81.0% of Montezuma's workers drive alone and 5.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.4 minutes.
| Measure | Montezuma | Poweshiek County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.1% ±5.8 pts | 62.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% ±3.6 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 81.0% ±7.5 pts | 67.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.8% ±4.9 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 5.0% ±3.4 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.5% ±3.2 pts | 14.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.4 min ±3.3 | 18.6 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 Montezuma?
No census tract lies mostly in Montezuma; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3705Poweshiek County | 3,136 | $75,129 |
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 Montezuma) · Census block assignment files
How does Montezuma compare with other places in Iowa?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Montezuma is the 8,933rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 216th-most populous of 939 in Iowa.
Montezuma ranks 173rd 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 | 216th | 939 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 194th | 275 |
| Residents per square mile | 250th | 279 |
| Median household income | 173rd | 279 |
| Per capita income | 158th | 279 |
| Median home value | 120th | 279 |
| Median gross rent | 127th | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 82nd | 232 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 214th | 279 |
| Median age | 135th | 279 |
| Owner-occupied share | 267th | 279 |
| Work from home | 186th | 221 |
| Travel time to work | 201st | 279 |
Montezuma's figures with every place in Iowa (CSV)
Every place in Iowa, sortable · Compare Montezuma 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 Montezuma?
19 of the 57 figures for Montezuma 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 Montezuma 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 Montezuma.