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Audubon County

Iowa · 5,509 residents (2025 est.) · 442.96 sq mi
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Audubon County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,229. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 1,231 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $121,900. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,599
−18%since 2000
from 6,830 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
−9%since 2009
from 14 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
47.0
+11%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,509 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K8K1990201020202024Audubon County
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56%(336)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.4%(247)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.3%(407)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.1%(285)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.6%(255)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.9%(553)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.2%(627)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.6%(591)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.6%(873)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.8%(770)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.4%(468)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.3%(187)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,229
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,215 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,942
+117%since 2000
from $17,489 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
+7%since 2010
from 0.428 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction16.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$759
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
23.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.1%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+24%since 2009
from 1.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
37
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(6,743)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(33)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(5,254)
Black0.5%(28)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(140)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other3.1%(174)
Diversity Score
15
+212%since 2009
from 5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
9
−77%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.3%(130)
Colombian0.1%(4)
Asian origin
Korean0.1%(3)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.3%(14)
Tongan0.1%(4)
Ancestry
German32.7%(1,832)
Danish19.9%(1,116)
Irish8%(447)
English7.2%(402)
American4.4%(248)
Dutch2.8%(154)
Norwegian1.7%(97)
Swedish1.5%(86)
Polish1.1%(61)
Scottish0.6%(33)
French0.6%(32)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish0.4%(22)
Belgian0.4%(21)
Czech0.3%(16)
Brazilian0.1%(7)
British0.1%(6)
Finnish0.1%(6)
Swiss0.1%(4)
Welsh0.1%(4)
Italian0%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Danish population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+32%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.5%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 11.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.7%
+15.9 ptssince 2017
from 67.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.9%(638)
Married54.6%(1,206)
Widowed3.5%(77)
Divorced13%(288)
Women 15+
Never married15.8%(379)
Married57.6%(1,382)
Widowed16.5%(397)
Divorced10.1%(242)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Audubon County, Iowa?

Audubon County, Iowa has about 5,599 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Audubon County, Iowa earns about $58,229 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Audubon County, Iowa expensive?

In Audubon County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $121,900, and the typical rent is about $759 a month.

How educated are people in Audubon County, Iowa?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Audubon County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Audubon County, Iowa?

About 11.8% of people in Audubon County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Audubon County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Audubon County, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,735 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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