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Mills County

Iowa · 14,484 residents · 437.431 sq mi
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Mills County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,137. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $178,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
14,484
Unchangedsince 2000
from 14,547 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
33 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+13%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K14K15K15K1990201020202024Mills County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,137
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,428 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,711
+91%since 2000
from $18,736 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.1%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,500
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$837
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
19.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+6%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(13,330)
Black0.5%(77)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(461)
Asian0.3%(48)
Other1.9%(268)
Diversity Score14.4%(2,088)
Segregation Score7.1%(1,032)
Diversity Score
14
+221%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
7
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+44%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.9%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−90.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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MILLS COUNTY VS
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Home value$195,700+10%
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MILLS COUNTY VS
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Home value$121,400−32%
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Income$103,321+38%
Home value$314,100+76%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mills County, Iowa?

Mills County, Iowa has about 14,484 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mills County, Iowa earns about $75,137 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 $178,500, and the typical rent is about $837 a month.

How educated are people in Mills County, Iowa?

About 26.0% 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 6.9% 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 1,282 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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