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Keokuk

Iowa · 9,510 residents (2025 est.) · 9.099 sq mi
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Keokuk has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,711. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 1,765 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $104,300. Households here earn about 30% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,662
−15%since 2000
from 11,427 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,062 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,256 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
+13%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,510 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,711
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,586 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,416
+72%since 2000
from $17,144 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
+7%since 2010
from 0.411 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$871
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
36.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+24%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(10,543)
Black3.9%(446)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(125)
Asian0.5%(59)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.5%(1,540)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(8,328)
Black3.2%(308)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(508)
Asian0.4%(34)
Other5%(484)
Diversity Score31.3%(3,029)
Diversity Score
31
+133%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+51%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.9%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 15.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.7%
+21.3 ptssince 2017
from 67.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 96.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Keokuk, Iowa?

Keokuk, Iowa has about 9,662 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Keokuk, Iowa?

The typical household in Keokuk, Iowa earns about $52,711 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Keokuk, Iowa expensive?

In Keokuk, Iowa, the median home is worth about $104,300, and the typical rent is about $871 a month.

How educated are people in Keokuk, Iowa?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Keokuk, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Keokuk, Iowa?

About 18.3% of people in Keokuk, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Keokuk, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Keokuk, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,789 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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