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Appanoose County

Iowa · 12,317 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 $39,693. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $85,000. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
12,317
−10%since 2000
from 13,721 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
25 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 28 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.4
+12%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K12K13K13K14K1990201020202024Appanoose County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,693
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,612 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,455
+74%since 2000
from $14,644 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$661
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
27.7% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+24%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(11,586)
Black0.6%(75)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(231)
Asian0.6%(69)
Other2.1%(255)
Diversity Score12.5%(1,534)
Segregation Score11.8%(1,458)
Diversity Score
12
+200%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
12
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+39%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.9%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Appanoose County, Iowa?

Appanoose County, Iowa has about 12,317 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Appanoose County, Iowa earns about $39,693 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 $85,000, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in Appanoose County, Iowa?

About 18.4% 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 19.7% 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 1,426 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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