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Cedar County

Iowa · 18,505 residents · 579.462 sq mi
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Cedar County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,259. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $163,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,505
+2%since 2000
from 18,187 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
32 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+11%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,259
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,198 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,122
+67%since 2000
from $19,200 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.1%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,100
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $441 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
19.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+15%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(17,804)
Black0.2%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(171)
Asian0.3%(52)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(640)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(17,334)
Black0.4%(79)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(462)
Asian0.3%(61)
Other1.1%(198)
Diversity Score10.7%(1,978)
Segregation Score25.4%(4,707)
Diversity Score
11
+204%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+57%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 71.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−92.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cedar County, Iowa?

Cedar County, Iowa has about 18,505 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cedar County, Iowa earns about $69,259 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 $163,100, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Cedar County, Iowa?

About 21.0% 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 7.4% 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 1,124 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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9 ZIP codes
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