City · Iowa
Tabor, Iowa
Tabor, city, mostly in Fremont County (91.5% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Mills County, Iowa. Tabor had 985 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,014 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 877 (±139). GEOID 1976935.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
985
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,014 · ACS 2020-2024: 877 ±139
Median household income
$58,750
±$19,986 (90% margin)
Iowa: $75,059
Median home value
$204,200
±$18,050 (90% margin)
Iowa: $208,000
Median gross rent
$289
±$175 (90% margin)
Iowa: $972
Where is Tabor and what county is it in?
Tabor is a city mostly in Fremont County (91.5% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Mills County, Iowa. It covers 1.3 square miles of land, 784 residents per square mile in 2020.
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fremont County | 928 | 91.5% |
| Mills County | 86 | 8.5% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Tabor, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 985 people lived in Tabor on July 1, 2025, down 2.8% since 2020, while Iowa grew 1.5%. The 2020 Census counted 1,014 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 877 (±139).
| Measure | Tabor | Fremont County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 877 ±139 | 6,514 | −380 |
| Households | 384 ±75 | 2,823 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.16 ±0.30 | 2.27 | −0.44 |
| Housing units | 432 ±81 | 3,125 | no clear change |
Tabor's population since 2000
From 993 in 2000 to 985 in 2025: down 0.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Tabor 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 Tabor?
The median resident of Tabor is 57.2 years old; 19.7% are under 18 and 30.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 7.4%.
| Measure | Tabor | Fremont County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57.2 ±5.1 | 46.8 | +16.9 |
| Under 18 years | 19.7% ±5.6 pts | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 30.0% ±9.0 pts | 24.2% | – |
| Male | 42.9% ±4.8 pts | 50.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% ±2.8 pts | 3.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.7% ±5.4 pts | 91.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.4% ±5.9 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.8% ±2.6 pts | 8.1% | – |
| With a disability | 17.1% ±5.2 pts | 15.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.3% ±3.0 pts | 3.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.4% ±7.7 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.6% ±4.6 pts | 20.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.1% ±1.7 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.3% ±6.8 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3% ±1.1 pts | 2.6% | – |
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 Tabor earn?
Half of Tabor's 384 households earn less than $58,750 a year (±$19,986), against $71,621 in Fremont County and $75,059 in Iowa. In 2015-2019 it was $76,918 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tabor | Fremont County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,750 ±$19,986 | $71,621 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $73,082 ±$11,100 | $96,972 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,558 ±$3,871 | $42,556 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.5% ±6.6 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.2% ±10.3 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.0% ±12.3 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 82.0% ±11.9 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.2% ±3.9 pts | 87.5% | – |
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 Tabor?
Owners occupy 73.7% of Tabor's occupied homes and renters 26.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $204,200 by its owner (±$18,050). The median renter pays $289 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Tabor | Fremont County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $204,200 ±$18,050 | $154,400 | +$62,301 |
| Median gross rent | $289 ±$175 | $746 | −$572 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 11.3% ±13.0 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,641 ±$379 | $1,297 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.7% ±11.2 pts | 78.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.3% ±11.2 pts | 21.7% | – |
| Housing units | 432 ±81 | 3,125 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 8.7% ±9.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±21.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.8% ±10.4 pts | 88.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.5% ±2.1 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±1.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.9% ±5.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 40.5% ±11.8 pts | 37.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.4% ±3.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 Tabor building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Tabor 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 Tabor work and get to work?
75.7% of Tabor's workers drive alone and 7.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.7 minutes.
| Measure | Tabor | Fremont County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 48.2% ±8.6 pts | 58.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% ±6.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 75.7% ±7.4 pts | 80.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.7% ±5.6 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±7.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 9.1% ±9.9 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.6% ±4.4 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.7 min ±6.6 | 22.3 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 Tabor?
No census tract lies mostly in Tabor; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9702Fremont County | 2,548 | $79,514 |
| Tract 402.01Mills County | 1,706 | $87,727 |
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 Tabor) · Census block assignment files
How does Tabor compare with other places in Iowa?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Tabor is the 10,315th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 276th-most populous of 939 in Iowa.
Tabor ranks 227th 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 | 276th | 939 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 223rd | 275 |
| Residents per square mile | 210th | 279 |
| Median household income | 227th | 279 |
| Per capita income | 218th | 279 |
| Median home value | 89th | 279 |
| Median gross rent | 266th | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 56th | 232 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 237th | 279 |
| Median age | 3rd | 279 |
| Owner-occupied share | 142nd | 279 |
| Work from home | 138th | 221 |
| Travel time to work | 48th | 279 |
Tabor's figures with every place in Iowa (CSV)
Every place in Iowa, sortable · Compare Tabor 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 Tabor?
24 of the 57 figures for Tabor 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 Tabor 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 Tabor.