Black Hawk County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19013 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 131,049 | — | #499 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,417 | -11.6% | #1,478 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.7 years | -8.2% | #2,908 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $188,900 | -33.0% | #1,536 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $989 | -15.0% | #1,025 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.9% | +18.6% | #1,939 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Black Hawk County has a population of 131,049, making it the #499 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.7 years, which is 8.2% below the national median.
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The median household income in Black Hawk County is $66,417, ranking #1,478 out of 3,222 counties — 11.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.9% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.
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The median home value in Black Hawk County is $188,900 (-33.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $989/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.2%.
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94.9% of residents in Black Hawk County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.5% above the national rate.
About Black Hawk County, Iowa
Black Hawk County, Iowa has a total population of 131,049, making it the 499th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Black Hawk County is 35.7 years, which is 8.2% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Black Hawk County is $66,417, which ranks #1,478 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.
The median home value in Black Hawk County is $188,900, 33.0% below the national median. Renters in Black Hawk County pay a median gross rent of $989 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Black Hawk County, 30.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 10.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.9 min.
Black Hawk County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 78.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (9.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.2%).
All data for Black Hawk 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.