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Tama County

Iowa · 17,767 residents · 721.011 sq mi
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Tama County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,288. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $96,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,767
−2%since 2000
from 18,103 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
25 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 25 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+7%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K17K17K18K18K1990201020202024Tama County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,288
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,419 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,041
+35%since 2000
from $17,097 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$559
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.6%
−33.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+15%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(16,140)
Black0.2%(44)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(679)
Asian0.2%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.7%(1,940)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(14,874)
Black0.3%(59)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(1,320)
Asian0.3%(45)
Other7.7%(1,377)
Diversity Score35%(6,222)
Diversity Score
35
+227%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+46%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.2%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tama County, Iowa?

Tama County, Iowa has about 17,767 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tama County, Iowa earns about $46,288 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tama County, Iowa expensive?

In Tama County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $96,500, and the typical rent is about $559 a month.

How educated are people in Tama County, Iowa?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Tama County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tama County, Iowa?

About 10.6% of people in Tama County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tama County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Tama County, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 348 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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