Iowa
StatePopulation: 3,207,004 (2023 estimate)
Demographic, economic, and housing data for Iowa from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Figures cover the full state — drill into any county or city below for local breakdowns.
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024). Unemployment rate from BLS LAUS (more current).
Quick Facts — Iowa
- What is the median household income in Iowa?
- The median household income in Iowa is $73,147 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Iowa?
- The poverty rate in Iowa is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Iowa?
- $195,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Iowa?
- The median gross rent in Iowa is $949 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Iowa residents have a college degree?
- 30.9% of adults in Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,195,937
Median Income
$73,147
Median Home Value
$195,900
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment (Dec 2025)
3.4%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$12,624 (+20.9%)
Home Value:
+$48,100 (+32.5%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.3 pp (-4.2%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.3 pp (+8%)
Unemployment:
-0.1 pp (-2.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
3,195,937
Median Age
38.0
Female
49.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
White (non-Hisp.) 83.1%
Black 3.9%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 5.6%
Other 2.0%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.5%
Chinese
0.4%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Filipino
0.2%
Korean
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
4.9%
Puerto Rican
0.3%
Cuban
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$73,147
±$438
Per Capita Income
$96,237
Median Family Income
$94,472
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Child Poverty Rate
11.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
9.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
24.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.0%
$10–15k
3.4%
$15–25k
7.0%
$25–35k
7.3%
$35–50k
11.7%
$50–75k
17.8%
$75–100k
14.1%
$100–150k
18.4%
$150–200k
8.4%
$200k+
8.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,427,175
Owner-Occupied
71.5%
Renter-Occupied
28.5%
Vacancy Rate
8.6%
Median Home Value
$195,900
Median Gross Rent
$949
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
14.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
34.9%
Home Price Appreciation (FHFA HPI)
1-Year
+4.0%
5-Year
+42.7%
HPI (2025 Q4)
460.0
Source: FHFA House Price Index, base 1991 Q1 = 100.
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.9%
$50–100k
12.2%
$100–200k
16.0%
$200–300k
23.4%
$300–500k
18.4%
$500k–$1M
5.9%
$1M+
1.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
8.9%
$500–1k
47.1%
$1–1.5k
31.5%
$1.5–2k
8.5%
$2–2.5k
2.2%
$2.5–3.5k
0.5%
$3.5k+
1.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.4%
1 vehicle
30.1%
2 vehicles
38.1%
3+
26.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
72.3%
Single-fam. att.
4.4%
2–4 units
2.2%
5–19 units
3.6%
20+ units
6.8%
Mobile home
3.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
24.1%
1940–1969
4.7%
1970–1999
14.1%
2000–2009
10.7%
2010+
8.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
93.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
30.9%
Graduate Degree
10.2%
Some College / Associate
19.9%
Less Than High School
2.7%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
66.5%
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
Work from Home
10.4%
Self-Employed
6.5%
Government Workers
14.4%
Private For-Profit
78.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.2%
Manufacturing
14.7%
Retail
11.4%
Prof. Services
7.7%
Finance
7.7%
Construction
6.9%
Arts/Entmt.
6.9%
Transportation
5.1%
Agriculture
3.7%
Public Admin
3.3%
Wholesale
2.6%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
Management
39.0%
Sales
19.3%
Production
16.9%
Food Prep
15.1%
Construction
9.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
19.8 min
Drove Alone
76.7%
Carpool
7.9%
Public Transit
0.7%
Work from Home
10.4%
Walked
2.9%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,303,763
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
48.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
18.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.9%
5–9
6.4%
10–14
6.6%
15–19
7.0%
20–24
7.1%
25–34
12.4%
35–44
12.6%
45–54
11.3%
55–64
6.2%
65–74
6.7%
75–84
10.4%
85+
5.1%
Under 18: 23.0%
Working age (18–64): 77.0%
65 and over: 17.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
5.7%
Naturalized Citizen
45.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
3.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
37.5%
Asia
33.0%
Africa
16.5%
Europe
9.9%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.8%
With a Disability
12.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
95.1%
Uninsured
4.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
87.5%
Has a Computer
93.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
86.8%
Moved from Abroad
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023