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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Muscatine

Iowa · 22,697 residents · 18.196 sq mi
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Muscatine has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $38,122. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $75,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% 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

22,697
−1%since 1990
from 22,881 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,247 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 1,257 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.8
+8%since 1990
from 33.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
22K23K23K24K24K1990201020202024Muscatine
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,122
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,506 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,483
+57%since 1990
from $12,438 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.9%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$75,600
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$460
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $329 in 1990
US average: $602
70.7%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 68.3% in 1990
29.3% rent
2.0
+16%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(21,587)
Black0.5%(111)
Hispanic / Latino8%(1,833)
Asian0.3%(76)
Diversity Score28.7%(6,564)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85%(19,294)
Black1%(223)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(2,791)
Asian0.6%(146)
Diversity Score30.8%(6,981)
31
+7%since 1990
from 29 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.5%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.9%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 74.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.2 min
−25%since 1990
from 15.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muscatine, Iowa?

Muscatine, Iowa has about 22,697 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Muscatine, Iowa?

The typical household in Muscatine, Iowa earns about $38,122 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 $75,600, and the typical rent is about $460 a month.

How educated are people in Muscatine, Iowa?

About 16.5% 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 10.9% of people in Muscatine, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Muscatine, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Muscatine, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 184 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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