COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Muscatine County

Iowa · 41,722 residents · 437.44 sq mi

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Muscatine County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,803. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $82,200.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 36.1

US median: 35.2

Less educated

17% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

41,722

+5%since 1990

from 39,907 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

95 / sq mi

+5%since 1990

from 91 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

36.1

+9%since 1990

from 33.1 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202443K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$41,803

+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $29,786 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$19,625

+53%since 1990

from $12,802 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

8.9%

−1.2 ptssince 1990

from 10.1% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$82,200

+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $50,500 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$460

+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $343 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

75.4%

+3.4 ptssince 1990

from 72.0% in 1990

24.6% rent

Afford Score

2.0

+16%since 1990

from 1.7 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

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

Black0.3%(134)

Hispanic / Latino7.1%(2,850)

Asian0.4%(173)

Diversity Score26.1%(10,407)

2000

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

Black0.6%(271)

Hispanic / Latino11.9%(4,973)

Asian0.8%(342)

Diversity Score29.7%(12,383)

Diversity Score

+14%since 1990

from 26 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

17.2%

+4.2 ptssince 1990

from 13.0% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

80.3%

+5.4 ptssince 1990

from 75.0% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

4.8%

+1.3 ptssince 1990

from 3.5% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

11.9 min

−35%since 1990

from 18.4 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muscatine County, Iowa?

Muscatine County, Iowa has about 41,722 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Muscatine County, Iowa earns about $41,803 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 $82,200, and the typical rent is about $460 a month.

How educated are people in Muscatine County, Iowa?

About 17.2% 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 8.9% of people in Muscatine County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Muscatine County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Muscatine County, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,815 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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