Cass County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19029 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,096 | — | #2,279 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,013 | -16.1% | #1,796 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.5 years | +11.8% | #1,054 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $150,300 | -46.7% | #2,252 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $777 | -33.2% | #2,289 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.3% | +13.1% | #1,809 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cass County has a population of 13,096, making it the #2,279 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 Cass County is $63,013, ranking #1,796 out of 3,222 counties — 16.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.3% and unemployment stands at 1.4%.
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The median home value in Cass County is $150,300 (-46.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $777/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.6%.
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95.9% of residents in Cass County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.6% above the national rate.
About Cass County, Iowa
Cass County, Iowa has a total population of 13,096, making it the 2,279th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cass County is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cass County is $63,013, which ranks #1,796 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4%.
The median home value in Cass County is $150,300, 46.7% below the national median. Renters in Cass County pay a median gross rent of $777 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cass County, 22.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.5 min.
Cass County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.7%) and Two or More Races (1.6%).
All data for Cass 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.