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Muscatine County

Iowa · 43,235 residents · 437.44 sq mi
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Muscatine County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,435. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $135,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
43,235
+4%since 2000
from 41,722 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
99 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 95 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+9%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
40K41K42K43K44K1990201020202024Muscatine County
202443K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,435
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,803 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,902
+57%since 2000
from $19,625 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.8%
US avg: 10%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$829
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
27.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+14%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(32,633)
Black2.5%(1,086)
Hispanic / Latino18%(7,769)
Asian0.9%(404)
Other2.3%(1,001)
Diversity Score48.4%(20,921)
Segregation Score25.7%(11,101)
Diversity Score
48
+63%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+52%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.0%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−86.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muscatine County, Iowa?

Muscatine County, Iowa has about 43,235 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Muscatine County, Iowa earns about $60,435 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 $135,400, and the typical rent is about $829 a month.

How educated are people in Muscatine County, Iowa?

About 21.8% 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 9.6% 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 3,328 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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