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Keokuk

Iowa · 11,427 residents · 9.099 sq mi
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Keokuk has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,586. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $50,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% 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

Total population
11,427
−8%since 1990
from 12,451 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,256 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 1,368 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.1
+7%since 1990
from 35.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,586
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,928 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,144
+52%since 1990
from $11,279 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.9%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 16.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,400
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$381
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $283 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
69.3%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 67.6% in 1990
30.7% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+15%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(11,816)
Black4.2%(527)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(36)
Asian0.6%(79)
Diversity Score12.8%(1,599)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(10,543)
Black3.9%(446)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(125)
Asian0.5%(59)
Diversity Score13.5%(1,540)
Diversity Score
13
+5%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.5%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 74.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.6 min
+2%since 1990
from 10.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Keokuk, Iowa?

Keokuk, Iowa has about 11,427 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Keokuk, Iowa?

The typical household in Keokuk, Iowa earns about $31,586 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 $50,400, and the typical rent is about $381 a month.

How educated are people in Keokuk, Iowa?

About 13.4% 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 11.9% 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 1,024 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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