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Iowa Overview

Dec 28, 1846
INCORPORATED
56,273
TOTAL AREA [ SQ MI ]
55,858
LAND AREA [ SQ MI ]
415
WATER AREA [ SQ MI ]
1,100
ELEVATION AVG [ FT ]
1,670
ELEVATION HIGH [ FT ]
480
ELEVATION LOW [ FT ]
56.9
POP DENSITY [ PPL / SQ MI ]
50613
LARGEST ZIP CODE
Des Moines
LARGEST CITY
Polk County
LARGEST COUNTY
3,179,090
TOTAL POPULATION
1,590,001
MALE POPULATION
1,589,089
FEMALE POPULATION
100.06
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.94
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$34,817
PER CAPITA INCOME
$83,979
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$65,429
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
30.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
69.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,129
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,688,321
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Iowa Area Codes

Largest Zip Codes by Population in Iowa

The largest zip codes in Iowa by population are 50613 (43,708), 52001 (43,623), 52402 (42,649), 50023 (42,550), and 52302 (42,386).
43,708 (1.37%)
43,623 (1.37%)
42,649 (1.34%)
42,550 (1.34%)
42,386 (1.33%)
40,474 (1.27%)
40,097 (1.26%)
37,408 (1.18%)
36,370 (1.14%)
36,051 (1.13%)
35,698 (1.12%)
35,088 (1.10%)
35,051 (1.10%)
34,036 (1.07%)
32,540 (1.02%)
31,820 (1.00%)
31,736 (1.00%)
31,241 (0.98%)
30,801 (0.97%)
30,515 (0.96%)
30,470 (0.96%)
30,194 (0.95%)
29,024 (0.91%)
28,533 (0.90%)
27,814 (0.87%)
27,804 (0.87%)
27,550 (0.87%)
27,497 (0.86%)
27,491 (0.86%)
26,307 (0.83%)
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Largest Cities by Population in Iowa

The largest cities in Iowa by population are Des Moines (213,545), Cedar Rapids (136,512), Davenport (101,725), Sioux City (85,081), and Iowa City (74,240).
213,545 (6.72%)
136,512 (4.29%)
101,725 (3.20%)
85,081 (2.68%)
74,240 (2.34%)
67,695 (2.13%)
67,640 (2.13%)
66,346 (2.09%)
65,522 (2.06%)
62,617 (1.97%)
59,379 (1.87%)
45,037 (1.42%)
41,023 (1.29%)
40,500 (1.27%)
38,631 (1.22%)
27,570 (0.87%)
27,385 (0.86%)
25,379 (0.80%)
24,826 (0.78%)
24,651 (0.78%)
24,160 (0.76%)
23,759 (0.75%)
23,441 (0.74%)
23,418 (0.74%)
22,226 (0.70%)
19,976 (0.63%)
19,345 (0.61%)
18,323 (0.58%)
15,688 (0.49%)
15,544 (0.49%)
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Largest Counties by Population in Iowa

The largest counties in Iowa by population are Polk County (488,871), Linn County (228,567), Scott County (174,170), Johnson County (151,833), and Black Hawk County (131,396).
488,871 (15.38%)
228,567 (7.19%)
174,170 (5.48%)
151,833 (4.78%)
131,396 (4.13%)
105,102 (3.31%)
98,687 (3.10%)
98,106 (3.09%)
96,604 (3.04%)
93,571 (2.94%)
51,862 (1.63%)
46,589 (1.47%)
43,185 (1.36%)
43,145 (1.36%)
40,137 (1.26%)
39,069 (1.23%)
37,686 (1.19%)
37,114 (1.17%)
35,647 (1.12%)
35,343 (1.11%)
33,724 (1.06%)
33,381 (1.05%)
26,721 (0.84%)
25,654 (0.81%)
25,543 (0.80%)
24,863 (0.78%)
22,525 (0.71%)
22,132 (0.70%)
20,756 (0.65%)
20,723 (0.65%)
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Race in Iowa

The most populous races in Iowa are White / Caucasian (2,795,319 | 87.9%), Hispanic or Latino (203,048 | 6.4%), and Two or more Races (123,765 | 3.9%).
Race in Iowa
Race# Population% Population
Asian79,1882.5%
Black / African American119,0363.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific4,1820.1%
Hispanic or Latino203,0486.4%
Native / Alaskan10,8890.3%
White / Caucasian2,795,31987.9%
Two or more Races123,7653.9%
Some other Race46,7111.5%
Total3,179,090100.0%

Ancestry in Iowa

The most populous ancestries reported in Iowa are German (1,011,533 | 31.8%), Irish (407,893 | 12.8%), English (275,822 | 8.7%), Mexican (153,450 | 4.8%), and Norwegian (144,589 | 4.5%), together accounting for 62.7% of all Iowa residents.
Race# Population% Population
Afghan3850.0%
African14,6710.5%
Alaska Native580.0%
Alaskan Athabascan500.0%
Albanian3980.0%
Aleut330.0%
Alsatian90.0%
American140,1604.4%
Apache4870.0%
Arab9,5770.3%
Arapaho60.0%
Argentinean3690.0%
Armenian3880.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac630.0%
Australian5980.0%
Austrian4,2370.1%
Bahamian260.0%
Bangladeshi4900.0%
Barbadian910.0%
Basque1590.0%
Belgian7,6040.2%
Belizean800.0%
Bhutanese5690.0%
Blackfeet1,1340.0%
Bolivian4280.0%
Brazilian1,1060.0%
British15,5390.5%
British West Indian440.0%
Bulgarian5810.0%
Burmese7,0610.2%
Cajun1000.0%
Cambodian1,7360.1%
Canadian2,7120.1%
Cape Verdean260.0%
Celtic3650.0%
Central American20,3670.6%
Central American Indian9250.0%
Cherokee4,5410.1%
Cheyenne2960.0%
Chickasaw3470.0%
Chilean5780.0%
Chinese15,2620.5%
Chippewa7270.0%
Choctaw8600.0%
Colombian2,1550.1%
Colville10.0%
Comanche3200.0%
Costa Rican4930.0%
Cree1410.0%
Creek510.0%
Croatian3,4360.1%
Crow890.0%
Cuban2,8900.1%
Cypriot270.0%
Czech49,6181.6%
Czechoslovakian5,0620.2%
Danish48,9871.5%
Delaware220.0%
Dominican9010.0%
Dutch114,5463.6%
Dutch West Indian320.0%
Eastern European4,5930.1%
Ecuadorian8190.0%
Egyptian6880.0%
English275,8228.7%
Estonian1350.0%
Ethiopian2,1140.1%
European50,9581.6%
Fijian80.0%
Filipino10,4610.3%
Finnish2,5830.1%
French55,3751.7%
French American Indian1940.0%
French Canadian7,1830.2%
German1,011,53331.8%
German Russian1450.0%
Ghanaian5950.0%
Greek5,8900.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro5780.0%
Guatemalan8,4820.3%
Guyanese870.0%
Haitian1,1770.0%
Hmong1,0730.0%
Honduran3,0140.1%
Hopi470.0%
Houma110.0%
Hungarian3,5920.1%
Icelander5590.0%
Indian (Asian)17,7310.6%
Indonesian5580.0%
Inupiat2440.0%
Iranian9910.0%
Iraqi9930.0%
Irish407,89312.8%
Iroquois2810.0%
Israeli2750.0%
Italian61,1341.9%
Jamaican1,3300.0%
Japanese4,1270.1%
Jordanian2440.0%
Kenyan7720.0%
Kiowa770.0%
Korean10,0070.3%
Laotian6,9300.2%
Latvian4600.0%
Lebanese3,1960.1%
Liberian2,8030.1%
Lithuanian2,4660.1%
Lumbee120.0%
Luxembourger5,3030.2%
Macedonian1890.0%
Malaysian3100.0%
Maltese710.0%
Marshallese1,0470.0%
Menominee70.0%
Mexican153,4504.8%
Mexican American Indian1,3070.0%
Mongolian2700.0%
Moroccan7080.0%
Native Hawaiian1,6130.1%
Navajo7110.0%
Nepalese2,3920.1%
New Zealander1200.0%
Nicaraguan8490.0%
Nigerian1,5230.1%
Northern European6,6330.2%
Norwegian144,5894.5%
Okinawan80.0%
Osage1670.0%
Ottawa220.0%
Paiute320.0%
Pakistani2,0610.1%
Palestinian4160.0%
Panamanian6100.0%
Paraguayan620.0%
Pennsylvania German3,2540.1%
Peruvian8960.0%
Pima230.0%
Polish38,9511.2%
Portuguese1,9680.1%
Potawatomi1250.0%
Pueblo760.0%
Puerto Rican8,9680.3%
Puget Sound Salish70.0%
Romanian1,3270.0%
Russian8,4800.3%
Salvadoran6,8020.2%
Samoan4820.0%
Scandinavian15,7800.5%
Scotch-Irish21,9290.7%
Scottish45,4061.4%
Seminole650.0%
Senegalese1530.0%
Serbian7610.0%
Shoshone40.0%
Sierra Leonean120.0%
Sioux3,6130.1%
Slavic9130.0%
Slovak1,6080.1%
Slovene6250.0%
Somali1,1730.0%
South African3540.0%
South American6,1610.2%
South American Indian1540.0%
Spaniard2,1680.1%
Spanish1,7110.1%
Spanish American960.0%
Spanish American Indian400.0%
Sri Lankan5020.0%
Subsaharan African35,4091.1%
Sudanese7,0670.2%
Swedish75,8552.4%
Swiss15,1870.5%
Syrian1,0480.0%
Taiwanese3130.0%
Thai3,3290.1%
Tlingit-Haida420.0%
Tohono O'Odham60.0%
Tongan1150.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian430.0%
Turkish4380.0%
Ugandan1040.0%
Ukrainian2,3360.1%
Uruguayan660.0%
Ute60.0%
Venezuelan7260.0%
Vietnamese12,5740.4%
Welsh19,6520.6%
West Indian2460.0%
Yaqui1090.0%
Yugoslavian7,6870.2%
Yuman90.0%
Yup'ik500.0%
Zimbabwean230.0%
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Sex and Age in Iowa

Sex and Age in Iowa

The most populous age groups in Iowa are 20 to 24 Years (116,258 | 7.3%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (108,749 | 6.8%) for women.
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years99,307 (6.2%)95,263 (6.0%)
5 to 9 Years105,743 (6.7%)99,107 (6.2%)
10 to 14 Years108,860 (6.9%)106,302 (6.7%)
15 to 19 Years112,674 (7.1%)106,943 (6.7%)
20 to 24 Years116,258 (7.3%)108,749 (6.8%)
25 to 29 Years102,405 (6.4%)97,745 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Years98,991 (6.2%)95,590 (6.0%)
35 to 39 Years106,752 (6.7%)100,342 (6.3%)
40 to 44 Years95,134 (6.0%)90,434 (5.7%)
45 to 49 Years91,900 (5.8%)89,294 (5.6%)
50 to 54 Years96,739 (6.1%)93,898 (5.9%)
55 to 59 Years104,311 (6.6%)106,497 (6.7%)
60 to 64 Years105,469 (6.6%)103,841 (6.5%)
65 to 69 Years87,765 (5.5%)90,765 (5.7%)
70 to 74 Years64,693 (4.1%)69,995 (4.4%)
75 to 79 Years39,404 (2.5%)49,385 (3.1%)
80 to 84 Years27,002 (1.7%)37,398 (2.4%)
85 Years and over26,594 (1.7%)47,541 (3.0%)
Total1,590,001 (100.0%)1,589,089 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Iowa

Median Family Size in Iowa

The median family size in Iowa is 3.02 persons per family, with married-couple families (629,781 | 78.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.04 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (54,235 | 6.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.81 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Iowa
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple629,781 (78.7%)3.04
Single Male/Father54,235 (6.8%)2.81
Single Female/Mother115,886 (14.5%)3.02
Total Families799,902 (100.0%)3.02

Median Household Size in Iowa

The median household size in Iowa is 2.42 persons per household, with single female/mother households (115,886 | 9.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.28 persons per household. non-family households (475,991 | 37.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.27 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Iowa
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple629,781 (49.4%)3.05
Single Male/Father54,235 (4.3%)3.27
Single Female/Mother115,886 (9.1%)3.28
Non-family475,991 (37.3%)1.27
Total Households1,275,893 (100.0%)2.42

Household Size by Marriage Status in Iowa

Out of a total of 1,275,893 households in Iowa, 799,902 (62.7%) are family households, while 475,991 (37.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 388,568, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 380,832.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Iowa
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-380,832 (29.8%)
2-Person Households388,568 (30.4%)78,731 (6.2%)
3-Person Households158,130 (12.4%)10,678 (0.8%)
4-Person Households145,575 (11.4%)4,213 (0.3%)
5-Person Households70,846 (5.6%)1,187 (0.1%)
6-Person Households23,811 (1.9%)252 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households12,972 (1.0%)98 (0.0%)
Total799,902 (62.7%)475,991 (37.3%)

Female Fertility in Iowa

Fertility by Age in Iowa

Average fertility rate in Iowa is 57.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 103.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 77.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Iowa
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years1,053 (2.6%)10.0
20 to 34 years31,076 (77.4%)103.0
35 to 50 years8,009 (20.0%)27.0
Total40,138 (100.0%)57.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Iowa

71.9% of women with births (40,138) in Iowa are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 89.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 17.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Iowa
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years111 (10.5%)942 (89.5%)
20 to 34 years22,188 (71.4%)8,888 (28.6%)
35 to 50 years6,575 (82.1%)1,434 (17.9%)
Total28,859 (71.9%)11,279 (28.1%)

Fertility by Education in Iowa

Average fertility rate in Iowa is 57.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 71.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 38.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 32.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Iowa
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School3,934 (9.8%)38.0
High School Diploma8,444 (21.0%)63.0
College or Associate's Degree13,199 (32.9%)52.0
Bachelor's Degree10,014 (24.9%)66.0
Graduate Degree4,547 (11.3%)71.0
Total40,138 (100.0%)57.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Iowa

28.1% of women with births in Iowa are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 93.6% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 51.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Iowa
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School2,258 (57.4%)1,676 (42.6%)
High School Diploma4,112 (48.7%)4,332 (51.3%)
College or Associate's Degree9,134 (69.2%)4,065 (30.8%)
Bachelor's Degree9,113 (91.0%)901 (9.0%)
Graduate Degree4,256 (93.6%)291 (6.4%)
Total28,859 (71.9%)11,279 (28.1%)

Income in Iowa

Income Overview in Iowa

Per Capita Income in Iowa is $34,817, while median incomes of families and households are $83,979 and $65,429 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,179,090$34,817
Median Family Income799,902$83,979
Mean Family Income799,902$102,990
Median Household Income1,275,893$65,429
Mean Household Income1,275,893$84,948
Income Deficit799,902$10,129
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,179,09030.20%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,179,09069.80¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,179,0900.44

Earnings by Sex in Iowa

Average Earnings in Iowa are $37,604, $44,369 for men and $30,969 for women, a difference of 30.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Iowa
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male948,156 (52.8%)$44,369
Female846,900 (47.2%)$30,969
Total1,795,056 (100.0%)$37,604

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Iowa

The most common earnings brackets in Iowa are $100,000+ for men (116,438 | 12.3%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (65,338 | 7.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Iowa
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less46,281 (4.9%)58,112 (6.9%)
$2,500 to $4,99934,649 (3.6%)42,744 (5.1%)
$5,000 to $7,49933,755 (3.6%)41,797 (4.9%)
$7,500 to $9,99921,944 (2.3%)29,546 (3.5%)
$10,000 to $12,49927,485 (2.9%)32,446 (3.8%)
$12,500 to $14,99919,601 (2.1%)30,583 (3.6%)
$15,000 to $17,49921,087 (2.2%)31,652 (3.7%)
$17,500 to $19,99914,386 (1.5%)23,041 (2.7%)
$20,000 to $22,49929,008 (3.1%)36,937 (4.4%)
$22,500 to $24,99914,791 (1.6%)22,427 (2.6%)
$25,000 to $29,99946,983 (5.0%)60,581 (7.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99958,347 (6.1%)65,338 (7.7%)
$35,000 to $39,99951,626 (5.4%)53,480 (6.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99962,506 (6.6%)55,139 (6.5%)
$45,000 to $49,99945,110 (4.8%)37,065 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $54,99957,065 (6.0%)39,624 (4.7%)
$55,000 to $64,99985,477 (9.0%)58,205 (6.9%)
$65,000 to $74,99964,951 (6.9%)40,464 (4.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99996,666 (10.2%)49,506 (5.9%)
$100,000+116,438 (12.3%)38,213 (4.5%)
Total948,156 (100.0%)846,900 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Iowa

Average earnings in Iowa are $51,562 for men and $36,116 for women, a difference of 30.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $84,490, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $36,091. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $64,434, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,635.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Iowa
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$36,091$22,635
High School Diploma$42,604$26,634
College or Associate's Degree$50,257$32,777
Bachelor's Degree$67,627$46,647
Graduate Degree$84,490$64,434
Total$51,562$36,116

Family Income in Iowa

Family Income Brackets in Iowa

According to the Iowa family income data, there are 176,778 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 12,798 families (1.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Iowa
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00020,7972.6%
$10,000 to $14,99912,7981.6%
$15,000 to $24,99935,9964.5%
$25,000 to $34,99947,9946.0%
$35,000 to $49,99983,99010.5%
$50,000 to $74,999149,58218.7%
$75,000 to $99,999134,38416.8%
$100,000 to $149,999176,77822.1%
$150,000 to $199,99971,9919.0%
$200,000+64,7928.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Iowa

4-person families (136,474 | 17.1%) account for the highest median family income in Iowa with $104,510 per family, while 2-person families (412,763 | 51.6%) have the highest median income of $37,414 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Iowa
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families412,763 (51.6%)$74,829
3-Person Families153,949 (19.3%)$85,565
4-Person Families136,474 (17.1%)$104,510
5-Person Families64,723 (8.1%)$99,586
6-Person Families21,061 (2.6%)$88,855
7+ Person Families10,932 (1.4%)$83,958
Total799,902 (100.0%)$83,979

Family Income by Number of Earners in Iowa

The median family income in Iowa is $83,979, with families comprising 3+ earners (86,109) having the highest median family income of $127,366, while families with no earners (111,760) have the lowest median family income of $49,009, accounting for 10.8% and 14.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Iowa
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners111,760 (14.0%)$49,009
1 Earner223,491 (27.9%)$55,402
2 Earners378,542 (47.3%)$101,377
3+ Earners86,109 (10.8%)$127,366
Total799,902 (100.0%)$83,979

Household Income in Iowa

Household Income Brackets in Iowa

With 239,868 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Iowa, accounting for 18.8% of all households. In contrast, only 48,484 households (3.8%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Iowa
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00059,9674.7%
$10,000 to $14,99948,4843.8%
$15,000 to $24,999104,6238.2%
$25,000 to $34,999109,7278.6%
$35,000 to $49,999160,76312.6%
$50,000 to $74,999239,86818.8%
$75,000 to $99,999181,17714.2%
$100,000 to $149,999216,90217.0%
$150,000 to $199,99981,6576.4%
$200,000+74,0025.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Iowa

The median household income in Iowa is $65,429, with the highest median household income of $79,713 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 454,443 households (35.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $38,555, with 71,792 households (5.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Iowa
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years71,792 (5.6%)$38,555
25 to 44 Years408,137 (32.0%)$74,654
45 to 64 Years454,443 (35.6%)$79,713
65+ Years341,521 (26.8%)$47,401
Total1,275,893 (100.0%)$65,429

Poverty in Iowa

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Iowa

With 9.9% poverty level for males and 12.1% for females among the residents of Iowa, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 29,699 males (21.4%) and 36,527 females (27.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Iowa
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14,722 (15.1%)13,522 (14.4%)
5 Years3,062 (14.4%)2,920 (15.0%)
6 to 11 Years16,044 (12.8%)14,551 (12.2%)
12 to 14 Years7,843 (12.4%)7,363 (11.8%)
15 Years2,712 (12.8%)2,550 (13.2%)
16 and 17 Years4,570 (10.5%)5,089 (12.1%)
18 to 24 Years29,699 (21.4%)36,527 (27.7%)
25 to 34 Years16,245 (8.3%)26,398 (13.7%)
35 to 44 Years13,833 (7.0%)20,670 (10.9%)
45 to 54 Years13,637 (7.3%)15,013 (8.2%)
55 to 64 Years16,244 (7.8%)18,332 (8.7%)
65 to 74 Years8,150 (5.4%)11,258 (7.1%)
75 Years and over5,185 (5.9%)13,556 (11.0%)
Total151,946 (9.9%)187,749 (12.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Iowa

According to the poverty statistics in Iowa, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.6% of males and 92.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Iowa
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years83,051 (84.9%)80,193 (85.6%)
5 Years18,130 (85.6%)16,562 (85.0%)
6 to 11 Years109,225 (87.2%)104,607 (87.8%)
12 to 14 Years55,631 (87.6%)55,095 (88.2%)
15 Years18,434 (87.2%)16,821 (86.8%)
16 and 17 Years38,900 (89.5%)37,026 (87.9%)
18 to 24 Years109,108 (78.6%)95,221 (72.3%)
25 to 34 Years180,460 (91.7%)166,214 (86.3%)
35 to 44 Years184,665 (93.0%)169,417 (89.1%)
45 to 54 Years172,867 (92.7%)167,836 (91.8%)
55 to 64 Years191,682 (92.2%)191,242 (91.2%)
65 to 74 Years141,994 (94.6%)147,764 (92.9%)
75 Years and over83,208 (94.1%)109,550 (89.0%)
Total1,387,355 (90.1%)1,357,548 (87.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Iowa

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Iowa show that 3.2% or 20,126 of the total 629,781 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 15.1%, comprising of 914 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.5%, which includes 9,508 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Iowa
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children369,123 (97.5%)9,508 (2.5%)
1 or 2 Children179,189 (96.9%)5,788 (3.1%)
3 or 4 Children56,199 (93.5%)3,916 (6.5%)
5 or more Children5,144 (84.9%)914 (15.1%)
Total609,655 (96.8%)20,126 (3.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Iowa

According to the poverty data in Iowa, 11.2% or 6,087 single-father households and 25.6% or 29,710 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 144 households (41.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 749 households (48.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Iowa
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children1,256 (6.7%)3,129 (9.2%)
1 or 2 Children3,428 (11.5%)18,883 (28.8%)
3 or 4 Children1,259 (23.4%)6,949 (47.6%)
5 or more Children144 (41.1%)749 (48.3%)
Total6,087 (11.2%)29,710 (25.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Iowa

The poverty data for Iowa shows that 20,126 of the married-couple family households (3.2%) and 35,797 of the single-parent households (21.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 914 households (15.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 893 household (47.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Iowa
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children9,508 (2.5%)4,385 (8.3%)
1 or 2 Children5,788 (3.1%)22,311 (23.4%)
3 or 4 Children3,916 (6.5%)8,208 (41.1%)
5 or more Children914 (15.1%)893 (47.0%)
Total20,126 (3.2%)35,797 (21.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Iowa

Employment by Class of Employer in Iowa

Among the 1,592,872 employed individuals in Iowa, private company employees (1,072,217 | 67.3%), not-for-profit organizations (138,228 | 8.7%), and local government employees (109,541 | 6.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Iowa
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,072,21767.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)57,6523.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)100,7666.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations138,2288.7%
Local Government Employees109,5416.9%
State Government Employees82,8665.2%
Federal Government Employees28,4381.8%
Unpaid Family Workers3,1640.2%
Total1,592,872100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Iowa

According to the labor force statistics for Iowa, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,523,649), 66.9% or 1,688,321 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 65,845 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 87.8% or 344,757 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.9% or 10,015 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Iowa
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years91,882 (51.4%)10,015 (10.9%)
20 to 24 Years178,431 (79.3%)12,312 (6.9%)
25 to 29 Years173,530 (86.7%)6,768 (3.9%)
30 to 34 Years169,285 (87.0%)5,756 (3.4%)
35 to 44 Years344,757 (87.8%)12,066 (3.5%)
45 to 54 Years320,890 (86.3%)9,306 (2.9%)
55 to 59 Years168,014 (79.7%)4,536 (2.7%)
60 to 64 Years134,168 (64.1%)2,683 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years91,773 (29.3%)2,478 (2.7%)
75 Years and over16,822 (7.4%)303 (1.8%)
Total1,688,321 (66.9%)65,845 (3.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Iowa

According to labor force statistics for Iowa, 83.0% of individuals (1,310,854) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,579,342) are in the labor force, with 3.1% or 40,636 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.7% or 450,019 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.0% or 4,938 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Iowa
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School70,547 (66.0%)7,482 (7.0%)
High School Diploma331,470 (77.1%)19,346 (4.5%)
College / Associate Degree458,089 (84.7%)17,307 (3.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher450,019 (89.7%)7,525 (1.5%)
Total1,310,854 (83.0%)48,960 (3.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Iowa

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Iowa are Management (172,496 | 10.6%), Community & Social Service (166,110 | 10.2%), Education Instruction & Library (104,158 | 6.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (98,991 | 6.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (87,030 | 5.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Iowa

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Iowa, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (86.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (74.8%), and Computers & Mathematics (72.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (80.4%), Health Technologists (78.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (73.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Iowa
OccupationMaleFemale
Management109,114 (63.3%)63,382 (36.7%)
Business & Financial36,167 (42.8%)48,386 (57.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science65,103 (74.8%)21,927 (25.2%)
Computers & Mathematics31,830 (72.6%)12,008 (27.4%)
Architecture & Engineering24,865 (86.5%)3,878 (13.5%)
Life, Physical & Social Science8,408 (58.2%)6,041 (41.8%)
Community & Social Service 52,324 (31.5%)113,786 (68.5%)
Education, Arts & Media8,608 (32.3%)18,026 (67.7%)
Legal Services & Support5,934 (47.8%)6,491 (52.2%)
Education Instruction & Library27,518 (26.4%)76,640 (73.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment10,264 (44.8%)12,629 (55.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating19,361 (19.6%)79,630 (80.4%)
Health Technologists14,890 (21.5%)54,342 (78.5%)
Total (Category)282,069 (46.3%)327,111 (53.7%)
Total (Overall)855,577 (52.8%)765,219 (47.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Iowa are Food Preparation & Serving (85,058 | 5.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (51,598 | 3.2%), Healthcare Support (49,644 | 3.1%), Personal Care & Service (44,964 | 2.8%), and Security & Protection (22,083 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in Iowa

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Iowa, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (80.0%), Security & Protection (75.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (71.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (87.6%), Personal Care & Service (83.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (60.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Iowa
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support6,145 (12.4%)43,499 (87.6%)
Security & Protection16,613 (75.2%)5,470 (24.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention8,368 (71.1%)3,407 (28.9%)
Law Enforcement8,245 (80.0%)2,063 (20.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving33,623 (39.5%)51,435 (60.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance31,218 (60.5%)20,380 (39.5%)
Personal Care & Service7,492 (16.7%)37,472 (83.3%)
Total (Category)95,091 (37.5%)158,256 (62.5%)
Total (Overall)855,577 (52.8%)765,219 (47.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Iowa are Office & Administration (176,267 | 10.9%), and Sales & Related (149,897 | 9.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Iowa

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Iowa
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related76,513 (51.0%)73,384 (49.0%)
Office & Administration41,913 (23.8%)134,354 (76.2%)
Total (Category)118,426 (36.3%)207,738 (63.7%)
Total (Overall)855,577 (52.8%)765,219 (47.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Iowa are Construction & Extraction (80,924 | 5.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (56,263 | 3.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (18,807 | 1.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Iowa

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Iowa
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry15,252 (81.1%)3,555 (18.9%)
Construction & Extraction78,527 (97.0%)2,397 (3.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair54,528 (96.9%)1,735 (3.1%)
Total (Category)148,307 (95.1%)7,687 (4.9%)
Total (Overall)855,577 (52.8%)765,219 (47.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Iowa are Production (135,227 | 8.3%), Material Moving (76,750 | 4.7%), and Transportation (64,134 | 4.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Iowa

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Iowa
OccupationMaleFemale
Production97,002 (71.7%)38,225 (28.3%)
Transportation57,730 (90.0%)6,404 (10.0%)
Material Moving56,952 (74.2%)19,798 (25.8%)
Total (Category)211,684 (76.7%)64,427 (23.3%)
Total (Overall)855,577 (52.8%)765,219 (47.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Iowa

Employment Industries in Iowa

The major employment industries in Iowa include Manufacturing (240,629 | 14.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (231,053 | 14.3%), Retail Trade (189,043 | 11.7%), Educational Services (161,023 | 9.9%), and Construction (108,302 | 6.7%).
Employment Industries in Iowa

Employment Industries by Sex in Iowa

The Iowa industries that see more men than women are Construction (91.1%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (90.3%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (83.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (82.1%), Educational Services (67.3%), and Finance & Insurance (59.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Iowa
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting47,773 (83.8%)9,258 (16.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction2,547 (90.3%)272 (9.7%)
Construction98,663 (91.1%)9,639 (8.9%)
Manufacturing173,829 (72.2%)66,800 (27.8%)
Wholesale Trade34,650 (77.6%)10,026 (22.4%)
Retail Trade97,503 (51.6%)91,540 (48.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing51,365 (76.6%)15,725 (23.4%)
Utilities11,352 (81.2%)2,624 (18.8%)
Information11,894 (50.2%)11,804 (49.8%)
Finance & Insurance43,314 (40.3%)64,129 (59.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing9,526 (54.5%)7,961 (45.5%)
Professional & Scientific37,608 (53.2%)33,058 (46.8%)
Enterprise Management680 (50.0%)681 (50.0%)
Administrative & Support28,203 (57.4%)20,894 (42.6%)
Educational Services52,583 (32.7%)108,440 (67.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance41,401 (17.9%)189,652 (82.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation12,747 (51.1%)12,180 (48.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services39,032 (43.1%)51,544 (56.9%)
Public Administration27,247 (53.5%)23,701 (46.5%)
Total855,577 (52.8%)765,219 (47.2%)

Education in Iowa

School Enrollment in Iowa

The most common levels of schooling among the 795,981 students in Iowa are college / undergraduate (172,194 | 21.6%), middle school (170,077 | 21.4%), and high school (165,721 | 20.8%).
School Enrollment in Iowa
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool51,3056.5%
Kindergarten42,6475.4%
Elementary School158,72819.9%
Middle School170,07721.4%
High School165,72120.8%
College / Undergraduate172,19421.6%
Graduate / Professional35,3094.4%
Total795,981100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Iowa

Out of a total of 795,981 students who are enrolled in schools in Iowa, 118,601 (14.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 677,380 (85.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 8,889 (29.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 113,518 (92.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Iowa
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds24,813 (70.7%)10,263 (29.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old172,122 (88.1%)23,136 (11.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds189,655 (90.7%)19,543 (9.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds113,518 (92.3%)9,513 (7.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds54,876 (78.0%)15,517 (22.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds72,257 (75.7%)23,156 (24.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds28,592 (76.1%)8,968 (23.9%)
35 Years and over21,163 (70.4%)8,889 (29.6%)
Total677,380 (85.1%)118,601 (14.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Iowa

Business (136,809 | 19.8%), education (116,053 | 16.8%), science & technology (67,439 | 9.8%), bio, nature & agricultural (61,722 | 8.9%), and arts & humanities (46,967 | 6.8%) are the most common fields of study among 690,735 individuals in Iowa who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Iowa
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics25,5243.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural61,7228.9%
Physical & Health Sciences16,9352.5%
Psychology31,5934.6%
Social Sciences40,6655.9%
Engineering37,7885.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies3,7970.5%
Science & Technology67,4399.8%
Business136,80919.8%
Education116,05316.8%
Literature & Languages23,7583.4%
Liberal Arts & History30,6354.4%
Visual & Performing Arts24,2863.5%
Communications26,7643.9%
Arts & Humanities46,9676.8%
Total690,735100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Iowa

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Iowa

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Iowa are males with 2 vehicles (351,144, accounting for 42.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (299,428, making up 47.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Iowa
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle20,341 (2.4%)15,435 (2.1%)
1 Vehicle123,722 (14.8%)137,639 (18.7%)
2 Vehicles351,144 (42.1%)299,428 (40.6%)
3 Vehicles202,541 (24.3%)172,496 (23.4%)
4 Vehicles87,733 (10.5%)73,553 (10.0%)
5 or more Vehicles48,121 (5.8%)39,102 (5.3%)
Total833,602 (100.0%)737,653 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Iowa

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Iowa are 10 to 14 minutes (263,312 commuters, 18.0%), 5 to 9 minutes (252,902 commuters, 17.3%), and 15 to 19 minutes (249,907 commuters, 17.1%).
Commute Time in Iowa
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes95,2076.5%
5 to 9 Minutes252,90217.3%
10 to 14 Minutes263,31218.0%
15 to 19 Minutes249,90717.1%
20 to 24 Minutes203,90713.9%
25 to 29 Minutes91,3086.2%
30 to 34 Minutes129,4138.8%
35 to 39 Minutes29,3772.0%
40 to 44 Minutes33,2412.3%
45 to 59 Minutes59,9154.1%
60 to 89 Minutes33,3792.3%
90 or more Minutes22,2441.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Iowa

The most common commute times in Iowa are 10 to 14 minutes (137,684 commuters, 17.7%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (127,081 commuters, 18.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Iowa
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes50,453 (6.5%)44,754 (6.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes125,821 (16.1%)127,081 (18.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes137,684 (17.7%)125,628 (18.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes132,232 (17.0%)117,675 (17.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes107,820 (13.8%)96,087 (14.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes48,679 (6.2%)42,629 (6.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes72,017 (9.2%)57,396 (8.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes15,959 (2.1%)13,418 (2.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes18,076 (2.3%)15,165 (2.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes35,307 (4.5%)24,608 (3.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes20,944 (2.7%)12,435 (1.8%)
90 or more Minutes14,496 (1.9%)7,748 (1.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Iowa

The most frequent times of departure to work in Iowa are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (113,588, 14.6%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (129,280, 18.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Iowa
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM49,302 (6.3%)22,209 (3.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM39,681 (5.1%)18,543 (2.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM52,471 (6.7%)29,387 (4.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM75,003 (9.6%)44,495 (6.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM101,816 (13.1%)68,461 (10.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM113,588 (14.6%)110,818 (16.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM100,934 (13.0%)129,280 (18.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM63,653 (8.2%)66,712 (9.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM22,734 (2.9%)30,419 (4.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM25,952 (3.3%)34,615 (5.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM14,155 (1.8%)17,956 (2.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM7,213 (0.9%)8,388 (1.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM58,416 (7.5%)56,421 (8.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM54,570 (7.0%)46,920 (6.9%)
Total779,488 (100.0%)684,624 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Iowa

Occupancy by Ownership in Iowa

Of the total 1,275,893 dwellings in Iowa, owner-occupied units account for 912,969 (71.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 362,924 (28.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Iowa
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units912,96971.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units362,92428.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,275,893100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Iowa

Occupancy by Household Size in Iowa
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household380,83229.8%
2-Person Household467,29936.6%
3-Person Household168,80813.2%
4+ Person Household258,95420.3%
Total Housing Units1,275,893100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Iowa

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Iowa
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household215,753 (56.7%)165,079 (43.3%)
2-Person Household369,771 (79.1%)97,528 (20.9%)
3-Person Household124,750 (73.9%)44,058 (26.1%)
4+ Person Household202,695 (78.3%)56,259 (21.7%)
Total Housing Units912,969 (71.6%)362,924 (28.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Iowa

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Iowa
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School43,099 (55.3%)34,855 (44.7%)
High School Diploma250,149 (69.7%)108,819 (30.3%)
College/Associate Degree307,983 (69.8%)133,364 (30.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher311,738 (78.4%)85,886 (21.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Iowa

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Iowa
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years268,64021.1%
35 to 44 Years211,28916.6%
45 to 54 Years209,49016.4%
55 to 64 Years244,95319.2%
65 to 74 Years192,91215.1%
75 to 84 Years98,4187.7%
85 Years and Over50,1913.9%
Total1,275,893100.0%

Housing Finances in Iowa

Median Income by Occupancy in Iowa

Median Income by Occupancy in Iowa
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied912,969 (71.6%)$79,987
Renter-Occupied362,924 (28.4%)$37,573
Average1,275,893 (100.0%)$65,429

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Iowa

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Iowa
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00012,309 (1.3%)20,036 (5.5%)
$5,000 to $9,9999,088 (1.0%)18,308 (5.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99918,488 (2.0%)29,851 (8.2%)
$15,000 to $19,99924,244 (2.7%)27,857 (7.7%)
$20,000 to $24,99926,257 (2.9%)25,743 (7.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99961,564 (6.7%)48,511 (13.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999101,198 (11.1%)59,481 (16.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999172,060 (18.9%)68,062 (18.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999147,738 (16.2%)33,526 (9.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999192,842 (21.1%)23,498 (6.5%)
$150,000 or more147,181 (16.1%)8,051 (2.2%)
Total912,969 (100.0%)362,924 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Iowa

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Iowa
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30041,745 (4.6%)12,958 (3.6%)
$300 to $499130,339 (14.3%)29,843 (8.2%)
$500 to $799194,087 (21.3%)107,508 (29.6%)
$800 to $999105,451 (11.6%)81,188 (22.4%)
$1,000 to $1,499215,814 (23.6%)82,011 (22.6%)
$1,500 to $1,999120,469 (13.2%)18,716 (5.2%)
$2,000 to $2,49956,601 (6.2%)4,861 (1.3%)
$2,500 to $2,99923,638 (2.6%)1,157 (0.3%)
$3,000 or more24,825 (2.7%)2,826 (0.8%)
Total912,969 (100.0%)362,924 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Iowa

Housing Structures in Iowa

Housing Structures in Iowa
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached947,52474.3%
Single Unit, Attached54,1644.3%
2 Unit Apartments25,9212.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments40,0473.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments41,8573.3%
10 or more Apartments124,8989.8%
Mobile Home / Other41,4823.3%
Total1,275,893100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Iowa

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Iowa
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached823,324 (86.9%)124,200 (13.1%)
Single Unit, Attached36,009 (66.5%)18,155 (33.5%)
2 Unit Apartments3,674 (14.2%)22,247 (85.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4,829 (12.1%)35,218 (87.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,925 (7.0%)38,932 (93.0%)
10 or more Apartments9,263 (7.4%)115,635 (92.6%)
Mobile Home / Other32,945 (79.4%)8,537 (20.6%)
Total912,969 (71.6%)362,924 (28.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Iowa

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Iowa
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room1,364 (0.2%)14,471 (4.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms18,222 (2.0%)96,794 (26.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms230,864 (25.3%)162,898 (44.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms329,565 (36.1%)61,221 (16.9%)
8 or more Rooms332,954 (36.5%)27,540 (7.6%)
Total912,969 (100.0%)362,924 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Iowa

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Iowa
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas604,146 (66.2%)172,836 (47.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas137,456 (15.1%)24,838 (6.8%)
Electricity143,723 (15.7%)155,863 (42.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene4,393 (0.5%)1,167 (0.3%)
Coal or Coke164 (0.0%)143 (0.0%)
All other Fuels19,659 (2.1%)4,614 (1.3%)
No Fuel Used3,428 (0.4%)3,463 (0.9%)
Total912,969 (100.0%)362,924 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Iowa

Household Vehicle Usage in Iowa
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle18,404 (2.0%)53,342 (14.7%)
1 Vehicle201,456 (22.1%)173,385 (47.8%)
2 Vehicles395,399 (43.3%)96,749 (26.7%)
3 or more Vehicles297,710 (32.6%)39,448 (10.9%)
Total912,969 (100.0%)362,924 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Iowa

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Iowa

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units361,145551,824
Median Property Value$144,400$169,600
Median Household Income$60,135$107,250
Monthly Housing Costs$524$24,636
Real Estate Taxes$2,233$9,063

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Iowa

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Iowa
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00050,028 (13.9%)23,871 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $99,99972,200 (20.0%)91,549 (16.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999186,762 (51.7%)333,762 (60.5%)
$300,000 to $499,99938,025 (10.5%)80,778 (14.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9998,164 (2.3%)15,889 (2.9%)
$750,000 to $999,9992,899 (0.8%)3,709 (0.7%)
$1,000,000 or more3,067 (0.9%)2,266 (0.4%)
Total361,145 (100.0%)551,824 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Iowa

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Iowa
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00013,839 (3.8%)5,277 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99946,404 (12.9%)7,558 (1.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99936,622 (10.1%)22,585 (4.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99951,523 (14.3%)24,942 (4.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99970,749 (19.6%)49,675 (9.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99949,717 (13.8%)101,311 (18.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99952,360 (14.5%)98,021 (17.8%)
$150,000 or more39,931 (11.1%)140,482 (25.5%)
Total361,145 (100.0%)551,824 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Iowa

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Iowa
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x166,841 (46.2%)92,540 (16.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x66,331 (18.4%)304,189 (55.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x38,243 (10.6%)129,306 (23.4%)
4.0x or more86,435 (23.9%)52,396 (9.5%)
Total361,145 (100.0%)551,824 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Iowa

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Iowa
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80054,108 (15.0%)1,876 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,49960,657 (16.8%)33,736 (6.1%)
$800 to $1,499236,437 (65.5%)87,611 (15.9%)
Total361,145 (100.0%)551,824 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Iowa

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Iowa

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Iowa
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years229,489 (97.2%)6,699 (2.8%)
6 to 18 Years533,993 (97.1%)15,962 (2.9%)
19 to 25 Years280,531 (91.6%)25,777 (8.4%)
26 to 34 Years318,879 (90.9%)32,090 (9.1%)
35 to 44 Years357,808 (92.2%)30,070 (7.7%)
45 to 54 Years347,521 (94.2%)21,399 (5.8%)
55 to 64 Years398,653 (95.5%)18,796 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years307,808 (99.6%)1,358 (0.4%)
75 Years and older211,134 (99.8%)365 (0.2%)
Total2,985,816 (95.1%)152,516 (4.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Iowa

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Iowa
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born229,489 (97.2%)6,699 (2.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen533,993 (97.1%)15,962 (2.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen280,531 (91.6%)25,777 (8.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Iowa

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Iowa
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000316,503 (92.1%)27,248 (7.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999498,646 (92.6%)39,884 (7.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999539,235 (94.1%)33,565 (5.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999473,522 (95.8%)20,852 (4.2%)
$100,000 and over1,105,403 (97.5%)28,907 (2.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Iowa

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Iowa
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 698,268 (41.6%)145,776 (61.7%)
6 to 18 Years188,671 (34.3%)380,113 (69.1%)
19 to 25 Years54,268 (17.7%)237,174 (77.4%)
25 to 34 Years67,054 (19.1%)263,873 (75.2%)
35 to 44 Years65,438 (16.9%)305,877 (78.9%)
45 to 54 Years56,487 (15.3%)304,135 (82.4%)
55 to 64 Years82,007 (19.6%)338,042 (81.0%)
65 to 74 Years296,615 (95.9%)196,794 (63.6%)
75 Years and over210,130 (99.4%)145,784 (68.9%)
Total1,118,938 (35.6%)2,317,568 (73.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Iowa

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Iowa
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years847 (0.9%)742 (0.8%)
5 to 17 Years17,265 (6.2%)10,721 (4.0%)
18 to 34 Years24,978 (7.0%)23,360 (6.8%)
35 to 64 Years68,563 (11.6%)66,863 (11.5%)
65 to 74 Years35,830 (23.9%)30,965 (19.5%)
75 Years and over38,680 (43.8%)53,713 (43.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Iowa

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Iowa: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years547 (0.5%)451 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years1,303 (0.5%)1,443 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years3,500 (1.0%)2,641 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years20,670 (3.5%)11,917 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years19,497 (13.0%)8,824 (5.6%)
75 Years and over24,548 (27.8%)21,941 (17.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Iowa: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years354 (0.4%)447 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years1,730 (0.6%)1,622 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years2,943 (0.8%)3,731 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years10,632 (1.8%)11,146 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years4,686 (3.1%)4,530 (2.9%)
75 Years and over5,936 (6.7%)9,555 (7.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Iowa: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years14,393 (5.2%)7,900 (3.0%)
18 to 34 Years17,249 (4.8%)15,158 (4.4%)
35 to 64 Years25,192 (4.3%)27,225 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years6,142 (4.1%)5,625 (3.5%)
75 Years and over7,566 (8.6%)11,627 (9.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Iowa: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,439 (0.5%)1,457 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years3,470 (1.0%)3,665 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years30,806 (5.2%)36,862 (6.3%)
65 to 74 Years15,633 (10.4%)20,201 (12.7%)
75 Years and over20,131 (22.8%)33,967 (27.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Iowa: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,759 (1.0%)1,982 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years2,763 (0.8%)2,003 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years11,070 (1.9%)11,799 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years4,255 (2.8%)5,195 (3.3%)
75 Years and over6,712 (7.6%)11,841 (9.6%)

Technology Access in Iowa

Computing Device Access in Iowa

Computing Device Access in Iowa
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop981,78076.9%
Smartphone1,066,71383.6%
Tablet772,06560.5%
No Computing Device105,9288.3%
Total1,275,893100.0%

Internet Access in Iowa

Internet Access in Iowa
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet5,3880.4%
Broadband Home858,33167.3%
Cellular Data Only159,24312.5%
Satellite Internet101,2567.9%
No Internet187,44814.7%
Total1,275,893100.0%

Iowa Summary

Iowa is a state located in the Midwestern United States. It is bordered by Minnesota to the north, Wisconsin and Illinois to the east, Missouri to the south, and South Dakota and Nebraska to the west. Iowa is the 26th most populous state in the United States, with a population of 3.2 million people as of 2019.

Geography

Iowa is located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Minnesota to the north, Wisconsin and Illinois to the east, Missouri to the south, and South Dakota and Nebraska to the west. The state has an area of 56,272 square miles, making it the 26th largest state in the country. Iowa is divided into 99 counties and has five major geographic regions: the Driftless Area in the northeast, the Central Plains in the east, the Des Moines Lobe in the south, the Loess Hills in the southwest, and the Great Plains in the northwest.
The state is home to a variety of landscapes, including rolling hills, prairies, and woodlands. The highest point in Iowa is Hawkeye Point, located in the Loess Hills region, at 1,670 feet above sea level. The state is also home to several major rivers, including the Mississippi, Missouri, and Big Sioux.

History

The first inhabitants of Iowa were Native American tribes, including the Sioux, Fox, and Ioway. The first Europeans to explore the area were French explorers in the late 17th century. The area was part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, and became part of the United States in 1804.
Iowa was part of the Wisconsin Territory until 1838, when it became its own territory. In 1846, Iowa became the 29th state in the Union. During the Civil War, Iowa was a major supplier of food and other supplies to the Union Army.

Economy

Iowa has a diverse economy, with a mix of agriculture, manufacturing, and services. The state is a major producer of corn, soybeans, pork, and eggs. Iowa is also a major producer of ethanol and biodiesel.
Manufacturing is a major part of the state’s economy, with products ranging from farm equipment to food processing. Iowa is also home to a number of technology companies, including Rockwell Collins and Microsoft.
The state’s service sector is also important, with a focus on finance, insurance, and real estate. Tourism is also a major industry, with attractions such as the Amana Colonies, the Field of Dreams movie site, and the Iowa State Fair.

Demographics

As of 2019, Iowa had a population of 3.2 million people. The state is predominantly white, with a population that is 85.3% non-Hispanic white. The state also has a significant Hispanic population, at 6.2%, and a small African American population, at 3.3%.
The median household income in Iowa is $58,906, and the median home value is $156,400. The state’s poverty rate is 11.2%, slightly lower than the national average.

Conclusion

Iowa is a state located in the Midwestern United States, with a population of 3.2 million people. The state has a diverse economy, with a mix of agriculture, manufacturing, and services. Iowa is predominantly white, with a significant Hispanic population and a small African American population. The state has a median household income of $58,906 and a median home value of $156,400.

Common Questions

When was Iowa Incorporated?
Iowa was Incorporated into the Union on Dec 28, 1846.
What is the Total Area of Iowa?
Total Area of Iowa is 56,273 Square Miles.
What is the Total Land Area of Iowa?
Total Land Area of Iowa is 55,858 Square Miles.
What is the Total Water Area of Iowa?
Total Water Area of Iowa is 415 Square Miles.
What is the Average Elevation in Iowa?
Average Elevation in Iowa is 1,100 Feet.
What is the Highest Elevation in Iowa?
Highest Elevation in Iowa is 1,670 Feet.
What is the Lowest Elevation in Iowa?
Lowest Elevation in Iowa is 480 Feet.
What is the Population Density in Iowa?
Population Density in Iowa is 56.9 People per Square Mile.
What is the Total Population of Iowa?
Total Population of Iowa is 3,179,090.
What is the Total Male Population of Iowa?
Total Male Population of Iowa is 1,590,001.
What is the Total Female Population of Iowa?
Total Female Population of Iowa is 1,589,089.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Iowa?
There are 100.06 Males per 100 Females in Iowa.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Iowa?
There are 99.94 Females per 100 Males in Iowa.
What is the Median Population Age in Iowa?
Median Population Age in Iowa is 38.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Iowa
Average Family Size in Iowa is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Iowa
Average Household Size in Iowa is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Iowa?
Per Capita income in Iowa is $34,817.
What is the Median Family Income in Iowa?
Median Family Income in Iowa is $83,979.
What is the Median Household income in Iowa?
Median Household Income in Iowa is $65,429.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Iowa?
Income or Wage Gap in Iowa is 30.2%.
Women in Iowa earn 69.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Iowa?
Family Income Deficit in Iowa is $10,129.
Families that are below poverty line in Iowa earn $10,129 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Iowa?
Inequality or Gini Index in Iowa is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Iowa?
There are 1,688,321 People in the Labor Forcein in Iowa.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Iowa?
66.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Iowa.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Iowa?
Unemployment Rate in Iowa is 3.9%.