COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Muscatine County

Iowa · 39,907 residents · 437.44 sq mi

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Muscatine County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,786. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $50,500.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 33.1

US median: 33.0

Less educated

13% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 19%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

39,907

−4%vs 2000

vs 41,722 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

91 / sq mi

−4%vs 2000

vs 95 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

33.1

−8%vs 2000

vs 36.1 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202443K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$29,786

−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $41,803 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$12,802

−35%vs 2000

vs $19,625 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

10.1%

+1.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 8.9% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$50,500

−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $82,200 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$343

−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $460 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

72.0%

−3.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 75.4% in 2000

28.0% rent

Afford Score

1.7

−14%vs 2000

vs 2.0 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic85.7%(35,746)

Black0.6%(271)

Hispanic / Latino11.9%(4,973)

Asian0.8%(342)

Other0%

Diversity Score29.7%(12,383)

1990

White, non-Hispanic94.9%(37,890)

Black0.3%(134)

Hispanic / Latino7.1%(2,850)

Asian0.4%(173)

Other4.3%(1,710)

Diversity Score26.1%(10,407)

Diversity Score

−12%vs 2000

vs 30 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

13.0%

−4.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 17.2% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

75.0%

−5.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 80.3% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

3.5%

−1.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 4.8% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

18.4 min

+54%vs 2000

vs 11.9 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muscatine County, Iowa?

Muscatine County, Iowa has about 39,907 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Muscatine County, Iowa earns about $29,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Muscatine County, Iowa expensive?

In Muscatine County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $50,500, and the typical rent is about $343 a month.

How educated are people in Muscatine County, Iowa?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Muscatine County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Muscatine County, Iowa?

About 10.1% of people in Muscatine County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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

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