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Mahaska County

Iowa · 22,190 residents · 570.851 sq mi
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Mahaska County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,417. 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 risen by half since 2000, reaching $113,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
22,190
−1%since 2000
from 22,335 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+7%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K22K22K22K23K1990201020202024Mahaska County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,417
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,314 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,511
+56%since 2000
from $18,232 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.7%
US avg: 10%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,100
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$673
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
28.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+8%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(21,609)
Black0.6%(140)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(190)
Asian0.9%(191)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(1,294)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(20,259)
Black1.7%(384)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(480)
Asian1.1%(250)
Other2.2%(490)
Diversity Score17.5%(3,882)
Segregation Score19.9%(4,414)
Diversity Score
17
+202%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+34%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mahaska County, Iowa?

Mahaska County, Iowa has about 22,190 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mahaska County, Iowa earns about $56,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mahaska County, Iowa expensive?

In Mahaska County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $113,100, and the typical rent is about $673 a month.

How educated are people in Mahaska County, Iowa?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Mahaska County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mahaska County, Iowa?

About 12.7% of people in Mahaska County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mahaska County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Mahaska County, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 668 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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