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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Appanoose County

Iowa · 13,721 residents · 497.299 sq mi
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Appanoose County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,612. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $49,300. With a median age of 40.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,721
Unchangedsince 1990
from 13,743 in 1990
1990 – 2025
28 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 28 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.6
+7%since 1990
from 38.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K12K13K13K14K1990201020202024Appanoose County
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,612
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,833 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,644
+50%since 1990
from $9,748 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.5%
−5.8 ptssince 1990
from 20.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$49,300
+51%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$346
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $254 in 1990
US average: $602
74.0%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
26.0% rent
1.7
+24%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(13,582)
Black0.5%(75)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(34)
Asian0.3%(48)
Diversity Score3.5%(482)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(13,382)
Black0.4%(58)
Hispanic / Latino1%(135)
Asian0.3%(36)
Diversity Score4.2%(570)
4
+19%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.2%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.4%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 72.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.3 min
−26%since 1990
from 20.7 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 Appanoose County, Iowa?

Appanoose County, Iowa has about 13,721 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Appanoose County, Iowa?

The typical household in Appanoose County, Iowa earns about $28,612 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Appanoose County, Iowa expensive?

In Appanoose County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $49,300, and the typical rent is about $346 a month.

How educated are people in Appanoose County, Iowa?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Appanoose County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Appanoose County, Iowa?

About 14.5% of people in Appanoose County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Appanoose County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Appanoose County, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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