Cedar County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19031 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,349 | — | #1,972 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $80,602 | +7.3% | #560 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.0 years | +13.1% | #931 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $211,300 | -25.0% | #1,294 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $879 | -24.4% | #1,553 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% | -41.8% | #256 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cedar County has a population of 18,349, making it the #1,972 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.0 years, which is 13.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Cedar County is $80,602, ranking #560 out of 3,222 counties — 7.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.3% and unemployment stands at 2.2%.
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The median home value in Cedar County is $211,300 (-25.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $879/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.5%.
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95.8% of residents in Cedar County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.5% above the national rate.
About Cedar County, Iowa
Cedar County, Iowa has a total population of 18,349, making it the 1,972nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cedar County is 44.0 years, which is 13.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cedar County is $80,602, which ranks #560 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2%.
The median home value in Cedar County is $211,300, 25.0% below the national median. Renters in Cedar County pay a median gross rent of $879 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cedar County, 23.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 29.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.9 min.
Cedar County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.2% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.8%).
All data for Cedar 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.