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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Sac County

Iowa · 11,529 residents · 575.022 sq mi
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Sac County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,874. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $54,500. With a median age of 42.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,529
−6%since 1990
from 12,324 in 1990
1990 – 2025
20 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 21 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.1
+12%since 1990
from 37.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K10K11K12K13K1990201020202024Sac County
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Section 02

Income & economy

$32,874
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,818 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,902
+56%since 1990
from $10,852 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.9%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,500
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$329
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $250 in 1990
US average: $602
76.8%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
23.2% rent
1.7
+32%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(12,259)
Black0%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(42)
Asian0.2%(21)
Diversity Score2.2%(265)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(11,300)
Black0.3%(29)
Hispanic / Latino1%(111)
Asian0.1%(16)
Diversity Score3.4%(388)
3
+57%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.6%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.2%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 77.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.1 min
−57%since 1990
from 28.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sac County, Iowa?

Sac County, Iowa has about 11,529 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Sac County, Iowa earns about $32,874 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sac County, Iowa expensive?

In Sac County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $54,500, and the typical rent is about $329 a month.

How educated are people in Sac County, Iowa?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sac County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sac County, Iowa?

About 9.9% of people in Sac County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sac County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Sac County, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 795 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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