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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Iowa County

Wisconsin · 20,150 residents · 762.698 sq mi
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Iowa County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,914. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $46,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

20,150
−12%vs 2000
vs 22,780 in 2000
1990 – 2025
26 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.2
−10%vs 2000
vs 37.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$25,914
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $42,518 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,339
−42%vs 2000
vs $19,497 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.0%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$46,500
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $99,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$323
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $502 in 2000
US average: $450
72.5%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.9% in 2000
27.5% rent
1.8
−23%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(22,428)
Black0.2%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(75)
Asian0.3%(78)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(473)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(20,109)
Black0%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(39)
Asian0%(8)
Other0.1%(26)
Diversity Score1%(199)
1
−52%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.3%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.6%
−7.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.9%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.5 min
+65%vs 2000
vs 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Iowa County, Wisconsin?

Iowa County, Wisconsin has about 20,150 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Iowa County, Wisconsin earns about $25,914 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Iowa County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Iowa County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $46,500, and the typical rent is about $323 a month.

How educated are people in Iowa County, Wisconsin?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Iowa County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Iowa County, Wisconsin?

About 10.0% of people in Iowa County, Wisconsin 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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