CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Muscatine

Iowa · 22,881 residents · 18.196 sq mi

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Muscatine has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $28,506. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $48,600.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 33.2

US median: 33.0

Less educated

15% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 15%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

22,881

+1%vs 2000

vs 22,697 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

1,257 / sq mi

+1%vs 2000

vs 1,247 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

33.2

−7%vs 2000

vs 35.8 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202423K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$28,506

−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $38,122 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$12,438

−36%vs 2000

vs $19,483 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

12.0%

+1.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 10.9% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$48,600

−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $75,600 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$329

−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $460 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

68.3%

−2.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 70.7% in 2000

31.7% rent

Afford Score

1.7

−14%vs 2000

vs 2.0 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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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)

1990

White, non-Hispanic94.3%(21,587)

Black0.5%(111)

Hispanic / Latino8%(1,833)

Asian0.3%(76)

Other4.8%(1,107)

Diversity Score28.7%(6,564)

Diversity Score

−7%vs 2000

vs 31 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

14.5%

−2.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 16.5% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

74.2%

−3.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 77.9% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

3.9%

−0.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 4.8% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

15.0 min

+34%vs 2000

vs 11.2 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

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 Muscatine, Iowa?

Muscatine, Iowa has about 22,881 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Muscatine, Iowa?

The typical household in Muscatine, Iowa earns about $28,506 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 $48,600, and the typical rent is about $329 a month.

How educated are people in Muscatine, Iowa?

About 14.5% 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 12.0% of people in Muscatine, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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

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