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Iowa

3,190,369 residents · 99 counties · 1026 cities · 896 census tracts
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Iowa has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,836. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $153,900.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,190,369
+9%since 2000
from 2,926,324 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
57 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 52 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+5%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2.7M2.9M3.0M3.1M3.3M1990201020202024Iowa
20243.2M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,836
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,469 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,021
+68%since 2000
from $19,674 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,900
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$806
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
29.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+20%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Iowa on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(2,710,344)
Black2.1%(60,744)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(82,473)
Asian1.2%(36,345)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.9%(435,266)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(2,638,201)
Black4.1%(129,321)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(215,986)
Asian2.4%(75,017)
Other2.7%(85,555)
Diversity Score36%(1,149,286)
Diversity Score
36
+142%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+56%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.2%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 3,190,369 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Iowa?

The typical household in Iowa earns about $61,836 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Iowa expensive?

In Iowa, the median home is worth about $153,900, and the typical rent is about $806 a month.

How educated are people in Iowa?

About 29.3% of adults age 25 and over in Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Iowa?

About 11.1% 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 413,614 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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