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Muscatine

Iowa · 22,886 residents · 18.196 sq mi
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Muscatine has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,178. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $98,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% 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
22,886
+1%since 2000
from 22,697 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,258 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,247 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.1
+1%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K23K23K24K24K1990201020202024Muscatine
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,178
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,122 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,690
+22%since 2000
from $19,483 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade30.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$595
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.0%
−25.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
31.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+7%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79%(18,076)
Black2.1%(485)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(3,794)
Asian0.8%(186)
Other1.2%(276)
Diversity Score43%(9,843)
Diversity Score
43
+40%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
+33%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.6%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muscatine, Iowa?

Muscatine, Iowa has about 22,886 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Muscatine, Iowa?

The typical household in Muscatine, Iowa earns about $46,178 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 $98,000, and the typical rent is about $595 a month.

How educated are people in Muscatine, Iowa?

About 20.1% 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 17.6% 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 5 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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