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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Mills County

Iowa · 14,547 residents · 437.431 sq mi
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Mills County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,428. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $95,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,547
+10%since 1990
from 13,202 in 1990
1990 – 2025
33 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 30 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.1
+9%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K14K14K15K15K1990201020202024Mills County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,428
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,420 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,736
+68%since 1990
from $11,140 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.3%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$95,200
+54%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$465
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $319 in 1990
US average: $602
79.5%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 74.8% in 1990
20.5% rent
2.2
+31%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(13,139)
Black0.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(49)
Asian0.1%(16)
Diversity Score2.1%(277)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(14,134)
Black0.3%(41)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(179)
Asian0.3%(42)
Diversity Score4.5%(653)
4
+114%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.3%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.2%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 76.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
−31%since 1990
from 23.8 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 Mills County, Iowa?

Mills County, Iowa has about 14,547 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Mills County, Iowa earns about $42,428 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mills County, Iowa expensive?

In Mills County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $95,200, and the typical rent is about $465 a month.

How educated are people in Mills County, Iowa?

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

What is the poverty rate in Mills County, Iowa?

About 8.3% of people in Mills County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mills County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Mills County, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,345 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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