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Black Hawk County

Iowa · 131,090 residents · 565.757 sq mi
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Black Hawk County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,178. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $118,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% 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
131,090
+2%since 2000
from 128,012 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
232 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 226 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
123K126K128K131K134K1990201020202024Black Hawk County
2024131K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,178
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,266 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,357
+24%since 2000
from $18,885 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,600
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $472 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.0%
−23.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+31%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(112,223)
Black7.9%(10,108)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(2,359)
Asian1%(1,246)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.9%(31,848)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(109,968)
Black8.8%(11,493)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(4,907)
Asian1.3%(1,685)
Other2.1%(2,707)
Diversity Score35.4%(46,374)
Diversity Score
35
+42%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+54%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.1%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Hawk County, Iowa?

Black Hawk County, Iowa has about 131,090 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Black Hawk County, Iowa?

The typical household in Black Hawk County, Iowa earns about $44,178 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Black Hawk County, Iowa expensive?

In Black Hawk County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $118,600, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Black Hawk County, Iowa?

About 24.6% of adults age 25 and over in Black Hawk County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Black Hawk County, Iowa?

About 16.9% of people in Black Hawk County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Black Hawk County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Black Hawk County, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,292 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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