Iowa Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Iowa?
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There are 3,179,090 residents in Iowa, with a median age of 38.3. Of this, 50.01% are males and 49.99% are females. US-born citizens make up 93.83% of the resident pool in Iowa, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.04%. Additionally, 3.13% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 2,703,402 people in Iowa currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 2,703,402 people in Iowa currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 3,179,090 | 0.9% |
| Male Population | 1,590,001 | 1.6% |
| Female Population | 1,589,089 | 0.2% |
Male population 50.01%
Female population 49.99%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 38.3 | 0.0% |
| Citizen US Born | 2,983,072 | 0.8% |
| Citizen not US Born | 96,555 | 6.3% |
| Not Citizen | 99,463 | -1.0% |
Citizen US Born 93.83%
Citizen not US Born 3.04%
Not Citizen 3.13%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 10,740 | -7.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 241,020 | -3.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 113,953 | 1.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 74,532 | 0.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 2,703,402 | 1.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.34%
Moved from Same County 7.67%
Moved from Same State 3.62%
Moved from Different State 2.37%
Same House as Last Year 86%
What are the employment statistics in Iowa?
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White-collar workers make up 73.34% of the working population in Iowa, while blue-collar employees account for 26.66%. There are also 165,125 entrepreneurs in Iowa (10.19% of the workforce); 1,092,149 workers employed in private companies (67.38%); and 222,972 people working in governmental institutions (13.76%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 1,188,691 | 0.5% |
| Blue Collar | 432,105 | 0.8% |
White Collar 73.34%
Blue Collar 26.66%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 165,125 | 1.1% |
| Private Companies | 1,092,149 | 0.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 222,972 | 2.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 140,550 | -0.9% |
Self Employees 10.19%
Private Companies 67.38%
Governmental Workers 13.76%
Not for Profit Companies 8.67%
How many households are there in Iowa?
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There are a total of 1,275,893 households in Iowa, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 62.69% of these Iowa households, while non-family units account for the remaining 37.31%. Additionally, 29.26% of households have children and 70.74% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 1,275,893 | 0.1% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | 0.8% |
| Family Households | 799,902 | -0.1% |
| Non-family Households | 475,991 | 0.6% |
Family Households 62.69%
Non-family Households 37.31%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 373,278 | -0.6% |
| Households without Children | 902,615 | 0.5% |
Households with Children 29.26%
Households without Children 70.74%
What are the median and average incomes in Iowa?
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The average annual household income in Iowa is $84,948, while the median household income sits at $65,429 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $74,654, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $79,713. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $38,555 and $47,401, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $84,948 | 5.8% |
| Median Household Income | $65,429 | 5.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | 334,541 | 0.4% |
| People above Poverty Level | 2,715,451 | 1.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Iowa?
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There are 1,407,100 housing units in Iowa, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1970. Of the 1,275,893 occupied housing units in Iowa, 71.56% are owner-occupied, while 28.44% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 60.44% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $169,600. In general, housing costs reach $914 per month in Iowa.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 60.44% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $169,600. In general, housing costs reach $914 per month in Iowa.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 1,407,100 | -0.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1970 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 351,496 | -0.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 69,256 | -1.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 140,461 | -1.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 140,013 | -1.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 199,152 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 101,234 | -2.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 146,025 | -3.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 152,309 | -0.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 104,748 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 2,406 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,275,893 | 0.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 912,969 | 0.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 362,924 | -1.1% |
Owner Occupied 71.56%
Renter Occupied 28.44%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 551,824 | 0.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 361,145 | 0.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $169,600 | 4.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $144,400 | 5.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $914 | 4.9% |
With Mortgage 60.44%
Without Mortgage 39.56%
What is the level of education in Iowa?
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Approximately 35.42% of the population in Iowa holds a high school degree (that's 863,158 residents), while 23.28% have attained a college certificate (688,911 locals) and 18.85% have a bachelor's degree (459,427 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 63,482 | -2.5% |
| Some High School | 863,158 | 0.2% |
| Some College | 688,911 | 1.0% |
| Associate Degree | 276,249 | 1.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 459,427 | 1.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 207,400 | 1.9% |
No High School 2.61%
Some High School 35.42%
Some College 23.28%
Associate Degree 11.34%
Bachelor's Degree 18.85%
Graduate Degree 8.51%
What is the marital status of Iowa residents?
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A total of 792,343 people in Iowa have never been married (which represents 30.9% of the total population), while 1,345,591 of them are wedded (52.47%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 28,286 (1.1%) and 278,874 (10.87%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 792,343 | 3.1% |
| Married | 1,345,591 | -0.3% |
| Separated | 28,286 | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 147,700 | -3.1% |
| Divorced | 278,874 | 1.6% |
Never Married 30.9%
Married 52.47%
Separated 1.1%
Widowed 5.76%
Divorced 10.87%
What are the most common means of transportation in Iowa?
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The top three means of transportation people in Iowa use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 1,383,255 residents commute by car, 47,258 prefer going to work by walking and 11,928 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 1,383,255 | -1.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 11,928 | -13.2% |
| Subway or Elevated | 24 | N/A |
| Railroad | 107 | -13.0% |
| Ferryboat | 185 | -16.3% |
| Bicycle | 5,920 | -7.4% |
| Motorcycle | 1,702 | -11.6% |
| TaxiCab | 2,107 | 35.1% |
| Walk | 47,258 | -4.0% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
