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Audubon County

Iowa · 5,674 residents · 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 $49,245. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 1,156 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $84,300. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
5,674
−17%since 2000
from 6,830 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 15 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.3
+12%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K8K1990201020202024Audubon County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,245
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,215 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,132
+67%since 2000
from $17,489 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction18.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$606
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
19.4% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−6%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score2%(137)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(5,443)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(86)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other3%(168)
Diversity Score11.6%(659)
Segregation Score39.3%(2,227)
Diversity Score
12
+477%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
39
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+31%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.2%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Audubon County, Iowa?

Audubon County, Iowa has about 5,674 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Audubon County, Iowa earns about $49,245 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 $84,300, and the typical rent is about $606 a month.

How educated are people in Audubon County, Iowa?

About 18.8% 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 11.3% 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 1,660 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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