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Muscatine

Iowa · 23,797 residents · 18.196 sq mi
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Muscatine has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,768. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $112,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,797
+5%since 2000
from 22,697 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,308 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,247 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+6%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K23K23K24K24K1990201020202024Muscatine
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,768
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,122 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,426
+41%since 2000
from $19,483 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade34.2%
US avg: 10%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$837
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
34.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(17,209)
Black4.1%(986)
Hispanic / Latino19.1%(4,557)
Asian1%(237)
Other2.6%(623)
Diversity Score53.6%(12,761)
Diversity Score
54
+74%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+48%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.5%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muscatine, Iowa?

Muscatine, Iowa has about 23,797 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Muscatine, Iowa?

The typical household in Muscatine, Iowa earns about $53,768 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 $112,500, and the typical rent is about $837 a month.

How educated are people in Muscatine, Iowa?

About 19.9% 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 14.3% 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 916 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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