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Iowa

2,926,324 residents · 99 counties · 1026 cities · 896 census tracts
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Iowa has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,469. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $82,100.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,926,324
+5%since 1990
from 2,776,755 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
52 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 50 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.6
+7%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2.7M2.9M3.0M3.1M3.3M1990201020202024Iowa
20243.2M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,469
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,229 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,674
+58%since 1990
from $12,422 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.1%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,100
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$470
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $336 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.3%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 70.0% in 1990
27.7% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+20%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Iowa on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(2,685,099)
Black1.7%(47,259)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(30,642)
Asian0.9%(24,325)
Diversity Score10.6%(293,986)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(2,710,344)
Black2.1%(60,744)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(82,473)
Asian1.2%(36,345)
Diversity Score14.9%(435,266)
Diversity Score
15
+40%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 16.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.1%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 80.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.5 min
−40%since 1990
from 20.6 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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Section 02

Largest cities

1.Des Moines212,086
2.Cedar Rapids137,935
3.Davenport100,358
4.Sioux City86,356
5.Ankeny77,833
6.Iowa City76,229
7.West Des Moines74,224
8.Ames68,220
9.Waterloo66,919
10.Council Bluffs62,680
11.Dubuque59,148
12.Urbandale48,570
Frequently asked

How many people live in Iowa?

Iowa has about 2,926,324 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Iowa?

The typical household in Iowa earns about $39,469 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Iowa expensive?

In Iowa, the median home is worth about $82,100, and the typical rent is about $470 a month.

How educated are people in Iowa?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Iowa?

About 9.1% of people in Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 149,569 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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