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Appanoose County

Iowa · 12,887 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 $34,689. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $72,400. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% 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
12,887
−6%since 2000
from 13,721 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
26 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 28 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.2
+9%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,689
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,612 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,084
+37%since 2000
from $14,644 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$516
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.8%
−37.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
28.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+21%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(13,382)
Black0.4%(58)
Hispanic / Latino1%(135)
Asian0.3%(36)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(570)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(12,470)
Black0.4%(55)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(181)
Asian0.3%(35)
Other0.8%(107)
Diversity Score7.2%(929)
Diversity Score
7
+73%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+30%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.5%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Appanoose County, Iowa?

Appanoose County, Iowa has about 12,887 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Appanoose County, Iowa earns about $34,689 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 $72,400, and the typical rent is about $516 a month.

How educated are people in Appanoose County, Iowa?

About 16.6% 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 15.9% 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 856 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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