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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Cedar County

Iowa · 18,187 residents · 579.462 sq mi
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Cedar County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,198. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $86,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,187
+5%since 1990
from 17,381 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 30 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.2
+9%since 1990
from 36.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K18K18K18K19K1990201020202024Cedar County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,198
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,713 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,200
+59%since 1990
from $12,113 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.5%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,400
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$441
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $316 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.8%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 73.1% in 1990
23.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+23%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(17,254)
Black0.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(123)
Asian0.3%(49)
Diversity Score3.5%(615)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(17,804)
Black0.2%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(171)
Asian0.3%(52)
Diversity Score3.5%(640)
Diversity Score
4
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.7%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 79.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
−39%since 1990
from 27.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cedar County, Iowa?

Cedar County, Iowa has about 18,187 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Cedar County, Iowa earns about $42,198 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cedar County, Iowa expensive?

In Cedar County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $86,400, and the typical rent is about $441 a month.

How educated are people in Cedar County, Iowa?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Cedar County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cedar County, Iowa?

About 5.5% of people in Cedar County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cedar County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Cedar County, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 806 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 4505Census Tract 4502Census Tract 4503Census Tract 4504Census Tract 4501
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 52772ZIP 52778ZIP 52358ZIP 52253ZIP 52306ZIP 52216ZIP 52255ZIP 52721ZIP 52337
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