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Keokuk

Iowa · 10,780 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 $34,185. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $61,700. Households here earn about 30% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,780
−6%since 2000
from 11,427 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,185 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,256 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+5%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,185
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,586 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,938
+5%since 2000
from $17,144 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$505
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.4%
−34.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
35.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+13%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(9,786)
Black3.9%(420)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(193)
Asian0.8%(85)
Other4.3%(460)
Diversity Score24.6%(2,652)
Diversity Score
25
+83%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+43%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.9%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Keokuk, Iowa?

Keokuk, Iowa has about 10,780 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Keokuk, Iowa?

The typical household in Keokuk, Iowa earns about $34,185 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 $61,700, and the typical rent is about $505 a month.

How educated are people in Keokuk, Iowa?

About 12.3% 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 21.7% 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 1,671 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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