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Cass County

Iowa · 14,684 residents · 564.258 sq mi
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Cass County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,922. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $63,900. With a median age of 41.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,684
−3%since 1990
from 15,128 in 1990
1990 – 2025
26 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 27 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.6
+8%since 1990
from 38.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$32,922
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,801 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,067
+54%since 1990
from $11,059 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.1%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$63,900
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$357
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $273 in 1990
US average: $602
74.6%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 71.8% in 1990
25.4% rent
1.9
+22%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(15,075)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(104)
Asian0%(2)
Diversity Score2.6%(387)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(14,457)
Black0.2%(31)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(101)
Asian0.1%(20)
Diversity Score2.6%(379)
3
+1%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.6%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.9%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 80.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
−37%since 1990
from 24.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cass County, Iowa?

Cass County, Iowa has about 14,684 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Cass County, Iowa earns about $32,922 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cass County, Iowa expensive?

In Cass County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $63,900, and the typical rent is about $357 a month.

How educated are people in Cass County, Iowa?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Cass County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cass County, Iowa?

About 11.1% of people in Cass County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cass County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Cass County, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 444 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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