Appanoose County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19007 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,184 | — | #2,341 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,934 | -26.9% | #2,480 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.5 years | +11.8% | #1,053 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $124,200 | -55.9% | #2,585 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $784 | -32.6% | #2,225 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.5% | +38.9% | #2,380 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Appanoose County has a population of 12,184, making it the #2,341 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Appanoose County is $54,934, ranking #2,480 out of 3,222 counties — 26.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.5% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.
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The median home value in Appanoose County is $124,200 (-55.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $784/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.8%.
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91.0% of residents in Appanoose County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.8% below the national rate.
About Appanoose County, Iowa
Appanoose County, Iowa has a total population of 12,184, making it the 2,341st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Appanoose County is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Appanoose County is $54,934, which ranks #2,480 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.
The median home value in Appanoose County is $124,200, 55.9% below the national median. Renters in Appanoose County pay a median gross rent of $784 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Appanoose County, 20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.3 min.
Appanoose County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.0%).
All data for Appanoose County, Iowa comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.