Story City, IA

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Story City Overview

3,352
TOTAL POPULATION
1,448
MALE POPULATION
1,904
FEMALE POPULATION
76.05
MALES / 100 FEMALES
131.49
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.4
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$36,413
PER CAPITA INCOME
$107,546
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$67,308
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
57.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
42.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,667
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Story City Zip Codes

Story City Area Codes

Race in Story City

The most populous races in Story City are White / Caucasian (3,253 | 97.1%), Hispanic or Latino (108 | 3.2%), and Two or more Races (68 | 2.0%).
Race in Story City
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American230.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1083.2%
Native / Alaskan80.2%
White / Caucasian3,25397.1%
Two or more Races682.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total3,352100.0%

Ancestry in Story City

The most populous ancestries reported in Story City are German (1,098 | 32.8%), Norwegian (970 | 28.9%), English (333 | 9.9%), Irish (257 | 7.7%), and American (139 | 4.2%), together accounting for 83.4% of all Story City residents.
Ancestry in Story City
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1394.2%
British140.4%
Central American90.3%
Central American Indian90.3%
Czech451.3%
Danish551.6%
Dutch431.3%
English3339.9%
European190.6%
German1,09832.8%
Guatemalan90.3%
Inupiat80.2%
Irish2577.7%
Italian351.0%
Luxembourger150.4%
Mexican712.1%
Northern European491.5%
Norwegian97028.9%
Peruvian280.8%
Polish571.7%
Scotch-Irish300.9%
Scottish411.2%
South American280.8%
Swedish802.4%
Swiss130.4%
Welsh431.3%
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Immigrants in Story City

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Story City came from Central America (51 | 1.5%), Latin America (51 | 1.5%), Mexico (51 | 1.5%), Europe (48 | 1.4%), and Northern Europe (39 | 1.2%), together accounting for 7.2% of all Story City residents.
Immigrants in Story City
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Canada90.3%
Central America511.5%
Eastern Europe90.3%
England140.4%
Europe481.4%
Latin America511.5%
Mexico511.5%
Northern Europe391.2%
Norway250.7%
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Sex and Age in Story City

Sex and Age in Story City

The most populous age groups in Story City are 45 to 49 Years (174 | 12.0%) for men and 70 to 74 Years (158 | 8.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Story City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years172 (11.9%)71 (3.7%)
5 to 9 Years105 (7.2%)127 (6.7%)
10 to 14 Years128 (8.8%)157 (8.3%)
15 to 19 Years42 (2.9%)105 (5.5%)
20 to 24 Years10 (0.7%)55 (2.9%)
25 to 29 Years113 (7.8%)118 (6.2%)
30 to 34 Years101 (7.0%)135 (7.1%)
35 to 39 Years100 (6.9%)148 (7.8%)
40 to 44 Years31 (2.1%)66 (3.5%)
45 to 49 Years174 (12.0%)144 (7.6%)
50 to 54 Years36 (2.5%)64 (3.4%)
55 to 59 Years93 (6.4%)109 (5.7%)
60 to 64 Years70 (4.8%)85 (4.5%)
65 to 69 Years111 (7.7%)98 (5.1%)
70 to 74 Years59 (4.1%)158 (8.3%)
75 to 79 Years33 (2.3%)14 (0.7%)
80 to 84 Years35 (2.4%)121 (6.4%)
85 Years and over35 (2.4%)129 (6.8%)
Total1,448 (100.0%)1,904 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Story City

Median Family Size in Story City

The median family size in Story City is 2.92 persons per family, with married-couple families (706 | 80.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.96 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (27 | 3.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.52 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Story City
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple706 (80.1%)2.96
Single Male/Father27 (3.1%)2.52
Single Female/Mother148 (16.8%)2.80
Total Families881 (100.0%)2.92

Median Household Size in Story City

The median household size in Story City is 2.21 persons per household, with single male/father households (27 | 1.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.22 persons per household. non-family households (583 | 39.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.08 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Story City
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple706 (48.2%)2.96
Single Male/Father27 (1.8%)3.22
Single Female/Mother148 (10.1%)2.89
Non-family583 (39.8%)1.08
Total Households1,464 (100.0%)2.21

Household Size by Marriage Status in Story City

Out of a total of 1,464 households in Story City, 881 (60.2%) are family households, while 583 (39.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 364, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 533.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Story City
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-533 (36.4%)
2-Person Households364 (24.9%)50 (3.4%)
3-Person Households273 (18.6%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households100 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households124 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households20 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total881 (60.2%)583 (39.8%)

Female Fertility in Story City

Fertility by Age in Story City

Average fertility rate in Story City is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 88.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 77.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Story City
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years27 (77.1%)88.0
35 to 50 years8 (22.9%)20.0
Total35 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Story City

77.1% of women with births (35) in Story City are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Story City
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total27 (77.1%)8 (22.9%)

Fertility by Education in Story City

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Story City
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma8 (22.9%)66.0
College or Associate's Degree13 (37.1%)44.0
Bachelor's Degree14 (40.0%)59.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total35 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Story City

22.9% of women with births in Story City are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Story City
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total27 (77.1%)8 (22.9%)

Income in Story City

Income Overview in Story City

Per Capita Income in Story City is $36,413, while median incomes of families and households are $107,546 and $67,308 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,352$36,413
Median Family Income881$107,546
Mean Family Income881$108,925
Median Household Income1,464$67,308
Mean Household Income1,464$82,344
Income Deficit881$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,35257.92%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,35242.08¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,3520.43

Earnings by Sex in Story City

Average Earnings in Story City are $45,593, $68,368 for men and $28,768 for women, a difference of 57.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Story City
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male783 (43.6%)$68,368
Female1,011 (56.4%)$28,768
Total1,794 (100.0%)$45,593

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Story City

The most common earnings brackets in Story City are $100,000+ for men (174 | 22.2%) and $10,000 to $12,499 for women (113 | 11.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Story City
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less16 (2.0%)85 (8.4%)
$2,500 to $4,9993 (0.4%)19 (1.9%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)16 (1.6%)
$7,500 to $9,99912 (1.5%)81 (8.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)113 (11.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)24 (2.4%)
$15,000 to $17,49917 (2.2%)51 (5.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99919 (2.4%)57 (5.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99915 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)93 (9.2%)
$30,000 to $34,99930 (3.8%)34 (3.4%)
$35,000 to $39,99934 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99957 (7.3%)107 (10.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99926 (3.3%)63 (6.2%)
$50,000 to $54,99933 (4.2%)9 (0.9%)
$55,000 to $64,999103 (13.2%)73 (7.2%)
$65,000 to $74,999124 (15.8%)53 (5.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999120 (15.3%)65 (6.4%)
$100,000+174 (22.2%)68 (6.7%)
Total783 (100.0%)1,011 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Story City

Average earnings in Story City are $69,514 for men and $32,917 for women, a difference of 52.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $88,984, while those with bachelor's degree education earn the least with $49,038. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $67,404, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $26,300.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Story City
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$51,042$0
College or Associate's Degree$71,429$26,300
Bachelor's Degree$49,038$67,404
Graduate Degree$88,984$52,778
Total$69,514$32,917

Family Income in Story City

Family Income Brackets in Story City

According to the Story City family income data, there are 286 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 32.5% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Story City
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000161.8%
$10,000 to $14,99910612.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,999222.5%
$35,000 to $49,999212.4%
$50,000 to $74,99912514.2%
$75,000 to $99,99911312.8%
$100,000 to $149,99928632.5%
$150,000 to $199,999637.2%
$200,000+12914.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Story City

5-person families (124 | 14.1%) account for the highest median family income in Story City with $215,221 per family, while 2-person families (380 | 43.1%) have the highest median income of $55,132 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Story City
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families380 (43.1%)$110,263
3-Person Families280 (31.8%)$0
4-Person Families77 (8.7%)$57,132
5-Person Families124 (14.1%)$215,221
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families20 (2.3%)$0
Total881 (100.0%)$107,546

Family Income by Number of Earners in Story City

The median family income in Story City is $107,546, with families comprising 3+ earners (172) having the highest median family income of $173,571, while families with 1 earner (277) have the lowest median family income of $45,481, accounting for 19.5% and 31.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Story City
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners91 (10.3%)$100,938
1 Earner277 (31.4%)$45,481
2 Earners341 (38.7%)$116,993
3+ Earners172 (19.5%)$173,571
Total881 (100.0%)$107,546

Household Income in Story City

Household Income Brackets in Story City

With 332 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Story City, accounting for 22.7% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Story City
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99918212.4%
$15,000 to $24,99921414.6%
$25,000 to $34,999755.1%
$35,000 to $49,9991167.9%
$50,000 to $74,99919813.5%
$75,000 to $99,99915710.7%
$100,000 to $149,99933222.7%
$150,000 to $199,999634.3%
$200,000+1298.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Story City

The median household income in Story City is $67,308, with the highest median household income of $110,197 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 430 households (29.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 16 households (1.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Story City
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years16 (1.1%)$0
25 to 44 Years500 (34.2%)$70,811
45 to 64 Years430 (29.4%)$110,197
65+ Years518 (35.4%)$26,364
Total1,464 (100.0%)$67,308

Poverty in Story City

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Story City

With 17.1% poverty level for males and 11.6% for females among the residents of Story City, under 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 120 males (69.8%) and 35 females (59.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Story City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years120 (69.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years10 (8.4%)23 (9.6%)
12 to 14 Years72 (69.2%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)35 (59.3%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years11 (8.4%)106 (49.5%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years16 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years15 (8.8%)18 (7.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)28 (15.1%)
Total244 (17.1%)210 (11.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Story City

According to the poverty statistics in Story City, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Story City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years52 (30.2%)71 (100.0%)
5 Years10 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years109 (91.6%)216 (90.4%)
12 to 14 Years32 (30.8%)35 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years19 (100.0%)77 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years33 (100.0%)24 (40.7%)
25 to 34 Years214 (100.0%)253 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years120 (91.6%)108 (50.5%)
45 to 54 Years210 (100.0%)208 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years146 (90.1%)194 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years155 (91.2%)219 (92.4%)
75 Years and over81 (100.0%)157 (84.9%)
Total1,181 (82.9%)1,596 (88.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Story City

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Story City show that 1.6% or 11 of the total 706 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 4.0%, comprising of 11 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Story City
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children385 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children265 (96.0%)11 (4.0%)
3 or 4 Children32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total695 (98.4%)11 (1.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Story City

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Story City
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)111 (75.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)111 (75.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Story City

The poverty data for Story City shows that 11 of the married-couple family households (1.6%) and 111 of the single-parent households (63.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 households (4.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 111 household (63.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Story City
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children11 (4.0%)111 (63.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (1.6%)111 (63.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Story City

Employment by Class of Employer in Story City

Among the 1,571 employed individuals in Story City, private company employees (908 | 57.8%), local government employees (197 | 12.5%), and self-employed (incorporated) (141 | 9.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Story City
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees90857.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1419.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)372.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations1348.5%
Local Government Employees19712.5%
State Government Employees1268.0%
Federal Government Employees281.8%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,571100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Story City

According to the labor force statistics for Story City, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,568), 64.9% or 1,667 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.0% or 67 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 93.9% or 217 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 39.9% or 67 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Story City
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years65 (52.8%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years43 (66.2%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years217 (93.9%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years198 (83.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years316 (91.6%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years391 (93.5%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years188 (93.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years67 (43.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years168 (39.4%)67 (39.9%)
75 Years and over13 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,667 (64.9%)67 (4.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Story City

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Story City
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma199 (78.7%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree624 (89.5%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher545 (86.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,378 (86.8%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Story City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Story City are Management (216 | 13.5%), Community & Social Service (179 | 11.2%), Education Instruction & Library (130 | 8.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (110 | 6.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (103 | 6.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Story City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Story City, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Story City
OccupationMaleFemale
Management162 (75.0%)54 (25.0%)
Business & Financial12 (24.0%)38 (76.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science103 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering80 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 53 (29.6%)126 (70.4%)
Education, Arts & Media31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library22 (16.9%)108 (83.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)110 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)64 (100.0%)
Total (Category)330 (50.1%)328 (49.8%)
Total (Overall)738 (46.2%)861 (53.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Story City are Healthcare Support (165 | 10.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (105 | 6.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (57 | 3.6%), Personal Care & Service (49 | 3.1%), and Security & Protection (7 | 0.4%).
Services Occupations in Story City

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Story City, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (22.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Security & Protection (100.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Story City
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)165 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving13 (22.8%)44 (77.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance105 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
Total (Category)118 (30.8%)265 (69.2%)
Total (Overall)738 (46.2%)861 (53.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Story City are Office & Administration (240 | 15.0%), and Sales & Related (101 | 6.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Story City

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Story City
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related43 (42.6%)58 (57.4%)
Office & Administration38 (15.8%)202 (84.2%)
Total (Category)81 (23.7%)260 (76.2%)
Total (Overall)738 (46.2%)861 (53.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Story City are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (65 | 4.1%), Construction & Extraction (41 | 2.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (30 | 1.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Story City

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Story City
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)136 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)738 (46.2%)861 (53.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Story City are Production (37 | 2.3%), Transportation (29 | 1.8%), and Material Moving (15 | 0.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Story City

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Story City
OccupationMaleFemale
Production29 (78.4%)8 (21.6%)
Transportation29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)73 (90.1%)8 (9.9%)
Total (Overall)738 (46.2%)861 (53.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Story City

Employment Industries in Story City

The major employment industries in Story City include Health Care & Social Assistance (299 | 18.7%), Educational Services (257 | 16.1%), Manufacturing (200 | 12.5%), Construction (199 | 12.4%), and Retail Trade (137 | 8.6%).
Employment Industries in Story City

Employment Industries by Sex in Story City

The Story City industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Manufacturing (89.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (90.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Story City
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction131 (65.8%)68 (34.2%)
Manufacturing178 (89.0%)22 (11.0%)
Wholesale Trade39 (78.0%)11 (22.0%)
Retail Trade19 (13.9%)118 (86.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities25 (62.5%)15 (37.5%)
Information31 (64.6%)17 (35.4%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services115 (44.8%)142 (55.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance30 (10.0%)269 (90.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services15 (25.0%)45 (75.0%)
Public Administration46 (59.7%)31 (40.3%)
Total738 (46.2%)861 (53.8%)

Education in Story City

School Enrollment in Story City

The most common levels of schooling among the 690 students in Story City are elementary school (217 | 31.5%), high school (201 | 29.1%), and middle school (183 | 26.5%).
School Enrollment in Story City
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool263.8%
Kindergarten334.8%
Elementary School21731.5%
Middle School18326.5%
High School20129.1%
College / Undergraduate30.4%
Graduate / Professional273.9%
Total690100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Story City

Out of a total of 690 students who are enrolled in schools in Story City, 202 (29.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 488 (70.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 16 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 35 years and over has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 14 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Story City
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old161 (69.4%)71 (30.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds196 (68.8%)89 (31.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds113 (94.2%)7 (5.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds4 (40.0%)6 (60.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
35 Years and over14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total488 (70.7%)202 (29.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Story City

Education (225 | 25.3%), bio, nature & agricultural (161 | 18.1%), liberal arts & history (120 | 13.5%), science & technology (94 | 10.6%), and engineering (57 | 6.4%) are the most common fields of study among 888 individuals in Story City who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Story City
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics171.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural16118.1%
Physical & Health Sciences111.2%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences424.7%
Engineering576.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies424.7%
Science & Technology9410.6%
Business333.7%
Education22525.3%
Literature & Languages374.2%
Liberal Arts & History12013.5%
Visual & Performing Arts50.6%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities445.0%
Total888100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Story City

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Story City

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Story City are males with 2 vehicles (318, accounting for 43.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (243, making up 38.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Story City
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)8 (1.0%)
1 Vehicle73 (9.9%)234 (28.1%)
2 Vehicles318 (43.1%)243 (29.2%)
3 Vehicles220 (29.8%)246 (29.5%)
4 Vehicles127 (17.2%)102 (12.2%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total738 (100.0%)833 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Story City

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Story City are 20 to 24 minutes (362 commuters, 23.9%), 5 to 9 minutes (319 commuters, 21.0%), and 15 to 19 minutes (189 commuters, 12.5%).
Commute Time in Story City
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes15110.0%
5 to 9 Minutes31921.0%
10 to 14 Minutes392.6%
15 to 19 Minutes18912.5%
20 to 24 Minutes36223.9%
25 to 29 Minutes16310.7%
30 to 34 Minutes1318.6%
35 to 39 Minutes181.2%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes905.9%
60 to 89 Minutes120.8%
90 or more Minutes432.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Story City

The most common commute times in Story City are 5 to 9 minutes (223 commuters, 30.9%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (270 commuters, 34.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Story City
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes98 (13.6%)53 (6.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes223 (30.9%)96 (12.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes23 (3.2%)16 (2.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes71 (9.8%)118 (14.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes92 (12.7%)270 (34.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes50 (6.9%)113 (14.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes107 (14.8%)24 (3.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)18 (2.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes18 (2.5%)72 (9.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes12 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes28 (3.9%)15 (1.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Story City

The most frequent times of departure to work in Story City are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (152, 21.0%) for males and 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (130, 16.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Story City
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM49 (6.8%)130 (16.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM9 (1.3%)26 (3.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM147 (20.4%)23 (2.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM78 (10.8%)118 (14.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM152 (21.0%)95 (11.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM94 (13.0%)94 (11.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM45 (6.2%)71 (8.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM22 (3.0%)81 (10.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM44 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)20 (2.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)4 (0.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)61 (7.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM16 (2.2%)64 (8.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM66 (9.1%)8 (1.0%)
Total722 (100.0%)795 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Story City

Occupancy by Ownership in Story City

Of the total 1,464 dwellings in Story City, owner-occupied units account for 1,039 (71.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 425 (29.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Story City
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,03971.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units42529.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,464100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Story City

Occupancy by Household Size in Story City
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household53336.4%
2-Person Household41428.3%
3-Person Household27318.6%
4+ Person Household24416.7%
Total Housing Units1,464100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Story City

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Story City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household349 (65.5%)184 (34.5%)
2-Person Household341 (82.4%)73 (17.6%)
3-Person Household162 (59.3%)111 (40.7%)
4+ Person Household187 (76.6%)57 (23.4%)
Total Housing Units1,039 (71.0%)425 (29.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Story City

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Story City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma278 (70.9%)114 (29.1%)
College/Associate Degree386 (58.8%)270 (41.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher363 (89.8%)41 (10.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Story City

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Story City
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years27518.8%
35 to 44 Years24116.5%
45 to 54 Years21814.9%
55 to 64 Years21214.5%
65 to 74 Years29320.0%
75 to 84 Years1409.6%
85 Years and Over855.8%
Total1,464100.0%

Housing Finances in Story City

Median Income by Occupancy in Story City

Median Income by Occupancy in Story City
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,039 (71.0%)$92,461
Renter-Occupied425 (29.0%)$25,492
Average1,464 (100.0%)$67,308

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Story City

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Story City
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99954 (5.2%)128 (30.1%)
$15,000 to $19,999121 (11.7%)14 (3.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99915 (1.4%)64 (15.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99912 (1.1%)62 (14.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99963 (6.1%)53 (12.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999143 (13.8%)54 (12.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999140 (13.5%)17 (4.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999299 (28.8%)33 (7.8%)
$150,000 or more192 (18.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,039 (100.0%)425 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Story City

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Story City
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499111 (10.7%)44 (10.3%)
$500 to $799319 (30.7%)99 (23.3%)
$800 to $99992 (8.8%)137 (32.2%)
$1,000 to $1,499279 (26.9%)123 (28.9%)
$1,500 to $1,999171 (16.5%)14 (3.3%)
$2,000 to $2,49949 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99918 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,039 (100.0%)425 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Story City

Housing Structures in Story City

Housing Structures in Story City
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached93663.9%
Single Unit, Attached775.3%
2 Unit Apartments15610.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments292.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments503.4%
10 or more Apartments18812.8%
Mobile Home / Other281.9%
Total1,464100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Story City

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Story City
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached905 (96.7%)31 (3.3%)
Single Unit, Attached28 (36.4%)49 (63.6%)
2 Unit Apartments15 (9.6%)141 (90.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)50 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments76 (40.4%)112 (59.6%)
Mobile Home / Other15 (53.6%)13 (46.4%)
Total1,039 (71.0%)425 (29.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Story City

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Story City
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)15 (3.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)99 (23.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms222 (21.4%)251 (59.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms505 (48.6%)43 (10.1%)
8 or more Rooms312 (30.0%)17 (4.0%)
Total1,039 (100.0%)425 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Story City

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Story City
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas965 (92.9%)161 (37.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas16 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity58 (5.6%)233 (54.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)16 (3.8%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)15 (3.5%)
Total1,039 (100.0%)425 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Story City

Household Vehicle Usage in Story City
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle28 (2.7%)38 (8.9%)
1 Vehicle343 (33.0%)267 (62.8%)
2 Vehicles326 (31.4%)103 (24.2%)
3 or more Vehicles342 (32.9%)17 (4.0%)
Total1,039 (100.0%)425 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Story City

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Story City

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units546493
Median Property Value$172,600$172,700
Median Household Income$102,083$79
Monthly Housing Costs$638$0
Real Estate Taxes$2,793$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Story City

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Story City
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00015 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99923 (4.2%)53 (10.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999370 (67.8%)375 (76.1%)
$300,000 to $499,999124 (22.7%)65 (13.2%)
$500,000 to $749,99914 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total546 (100.0%)493 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Story City

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Story City
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999161 (29.5%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)29 (5.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99912 (2.2%)12 (2.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99952 (9.5%)51 (10.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99938 (7.0%)91 (18.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999170 (31.1%)102 (20.7%)
$150,000 or more113 (20.7%)129 (26.2%)
Total546 (100.0%)493 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Story City

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Story City
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x186 (34.1%)91,680 (18,596.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x149 (27.3%)210 (42.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x38 (7.0%)184 (37.3%)
4.0x or more173 (31.7%)36 (7.3%)
Total546 (100.0%)493 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Story City

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Story City
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80015 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499531 (97.3%)63 (12.8%)
Total546 (100.0%)493 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Story City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Story City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Story City
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years263 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years637 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years126 (84.0%)24 (16.0%)
26 to 34 Years379 (97.4%)10 (2.6%)
35 to 44 Years332 (96.2%)13 (3.8%)
45 to 54 Years418 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years356 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years407 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older266 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,184 (98.6%)47 (1.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Story City

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Story City
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born263 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen637 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen126 (84.0%)24 (16.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Story City

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Story City
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000632 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999276 (95.5%)13 (4.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999416 (98.6%)6 (1.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999359 (97.3%)10 (2.7%)
$100,000 and over1,501 (98.8%)18 (1.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Story City

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Story City
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 675 (28.5%)188 (71.5%)
6 to 18 Years120 (18.8%)563 (88.4%)
19 to 25 Years20 (13.3%)122 (81.3%)
25 to 34 Years17 (4.4%)362 (93.1%)
35 to 44 Years53 (15.4%)279 (80.9%)
45 to 54 Years39 (9.3%)392 (93.8%)
55 to 64 Years31 (8.7%)325 (91.3%)
65 to 74 Years407 (100.0%)321 (78.9%)
75 Years and over266 (100.0%)184 (69.2%)
Total1,028 (31.8%)2,736 (84.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Story City

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Story City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)8 (2.1%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)61 (19.6%)
35 to 64 Years37 (7.4%)83 (13.5%)
65 to 74 Years25 (14.7%)12 (5.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)88 (47.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Story City

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Story City: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years12 (2.4%)68 (11.0%)
65 to 74 Years13 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)46 (24.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Story City: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years25 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)28 (15.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Story City: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)61 (19.6%)
35 to 64 Years12 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)42 (22.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Story City: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)8 (2.1%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years12 (2.4%)15 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years12 (7.1%)12 (5.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)59 (31.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Story City: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)8 (2.1%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years12 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)28 (15.1%)

Technology Access in Story City

Computing Device Access in Story City

Computing Device Access in Story City
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,29688.5%
Smartphone1,21883.2%
Tablet81055.3%
No Computing Device1097.4%
Total1,464100.0%

Internet Access in Story City

Internet Access in Story City
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet141.0%
Broadband Home1,19181.4%
Cellular Data Only805.5%
Satellite Internet1349.1%
No Internet1399.5%
Total1,464100.0%

Story City Summary

Story City is a small city located in Story County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,569 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Ames, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Story County.

History

Story City was founded in 1856 by William Story, a settler from New York. He purchased the land from the government and began to build a town. The town was named after him and was incorporated in 1876.
The town grew slowly but steadily over the years, and by the turn of the 20th century, it had become a thriving community. The town was home to a variety of businesses, including a flour mill, a creamery, a furniture factory, a brickyard, and a canning factory.
In the early 1900s, the town was connected to the rest of the state by the Chicago Great Western Railway. This allowed for the transportation of goods and people to and from Story City.

Geography

Story City is located at 42°1′17″N 93°37′17″W (42.021445, -93.621345). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), all of it land.

Economy

Story City’s economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The town is home to several large farms, as well as a variety of small businesses. The town is also home to a number of manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory, a canning factory, and a brickyard.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 2,569 people, 1,072 households, and 690 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,097.5 people per square mile (808.7/km2). There were 1,133 housing units at an average density of 933.3 per square mile (360.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
There were 1,072 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,964, and the median income for a family was $50,000. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,945. About 4.2% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Story City?
Total Population of Story City is 3,352.
What is the Total Male Population of Story City?
Total Male Population of Story City is 1,448.
What is the Total Female Population of Story City?
Total Female Population of Story City is 1,904.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Story City?
There are 76.05 Males per 100 Females in Story City.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Story City?
There are 131.49 Females per 100 Males in Story City.
What is the Median Population Age in Story City?
Median Population Age in Story City is 39.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Story City
Average Family Size in Story City is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Story City
Average Household Size in Story City is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Story City?
Per Capita income in Story City is $36,413.
What is the Median Family Income in Story City?
Median Family Income in Story City is $107,546.
What is the Median Household income in Story City?
Median Household Income in Story City is $67,308.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Story City?
Income or Wage Gap in Story City is 57.9%.
Women in Story City earn 42.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Story City?
Inequality or Gini Index in Story City is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Story City?
There are 1,667 People in the Labor Forcein in Story City.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Story City?
64.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Story City.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Story City?
Unemployment Rate in Story City is 4.0%.