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Muscatine

Iowa · 23,164 residents (2025 est.) · 18.196 sq mi
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Muscatine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,117. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% 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 $153,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% 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
23,489
+3%since 2000
from 22,697 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,291 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,247 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
+3%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:23,164 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
22K23K23K24K24K1990201020202024Muscatine
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,117
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,122 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,853
+58%since 2000
from $19,483 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
+7%since 2010
from 0.414 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$974
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
33.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+33%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85%(19,294)
Black1%(223)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(2,791)
Asian0.6%(146)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.8%(6,981)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(16,559)
Black3.6%(839)
Hispanic / Latino20.4%(4,788)
Asian0.9%(200)
Other4.7%(1,103)
Diversity Score57.2%(13,445)
Diversity Score
57
+86%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.3%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2012
from 11.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.6%
+18.7 ptssince 2017
from 71.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 85.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 12.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muscatine, Iowa?

Muscatine, Iowa has about 23,489 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Muscatine, Iowa?

The typical household in Muscatine, Iowa earns about $58,117 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Muscatine, Iowa expensive?

In Muscatine, Iowa, the median home is worth about $153,600, and the typical rent is about $974 a month.

How educated are people in Muscatine, Iowa?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Muscatine, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Muscatine, Iowa?

About 19.1% of people in Muscatine, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Muscatine, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Muscatine, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 608 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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