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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Iowa City

Iowa · 62,220 residents · 25.763 sq mi
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Iowa City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,977. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $121,400. At a median age of 25.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 25.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

62,220
+4%since 1990
from 59,738 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,415 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 2,319 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
25.4
+2%since 1990
from 24.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
58K63K68K73K77K1990201020202024Iowa City
202476K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,977
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,565 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,269
+53%since 1990
from $13,277 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.7%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 23.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$121,400
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $78,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$572
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $414 in 1990
US average: $602
46.5%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 44.7% in 1990
53.5% rent
3.5
+9%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(54,575)
Black2.5%(1,492)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(915)
Asian5.5%(3,305)
Diversity Score23.3%(13,929)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(53,405)
Black3.7%(2,272)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,833)
Asian5.6%(3,492)
Diversity Score28.5%(17,732)
28
+22%since 1990
from 23 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

55.9%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 53.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.8%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 93.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
27.8%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 26.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.2 min
−30%since 1990
from 14.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Iowa City, Iowa?

Iowa City, Iowa has about 62,220 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Iowa City, Iowa?

The typical household in Iowa City, Iowa earns about $34,977 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Iowa City, Iowa expensive?

In Iowa City, Iowa, the median home is worth about $121,400, and the typical rent is about $572 a month.

How educated are people in Iowa City, Iowa?

About 55.9% of adults age 25 and over in Iowa City, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Iowa City, Iowa?

About 21.7% of people in Iowa City, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Iowa City, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Iowa City, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,482 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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