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Mills County

Iowa · 15,059 residents · 437.431 sq mi
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Mills County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,481. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $144,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,059
+4%since 2000
from 14,547 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
34 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+8%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K14K15K15K1990201020202024Mills County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,481
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,428 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,400
+36%since 2000
from $18,736 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,200
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$677
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.4%
−23.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
20.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+8%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(14,134)
Black0.3%(41)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(179)
Asian0.3%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(653)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(14,390)
Black0.4%(57)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(359)
Asian0.4%(55)
Other1.2%(185)
Diversity Score10.6%(1,591)
Diversity Score
11
+135%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+43%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.0%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mills County, Iowa?

Mills County, Iowa has about 15,059 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mills County, Iowa earns about $59,481 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 $144,200, and the typical rent is about $677 a month.

How educated are people in Mills County, Iowa?

About 22.6% 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 10.0% 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 1,857 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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