Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19033 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 42,632 | — | #1,152 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,189 | -9.3% | #1,322 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.0 years | +13.1% | #932 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $166,400 | -41.0% | #1,878 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $850 | -26.9% | #1,743 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% | -16.2% | #912 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cerro Gordo County has a population of 42,632, making it the #1,152 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 Cerro Gordo County is $68,189, ranking #1,322 out of 3,222 counties — 9.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.6% and unemployment stands at 2.6%.
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The median home value in Cerro Gordo County is $166,400 (-41.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $850/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.4%.
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95.5% of residents in Cerro Gordo County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.1% above the national rate.
About Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Cerro Gordo County, Iowa has a total population of 42,632, making it the 1,152nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cerro Gordo County is 44.0 years, which is 13.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cerro Gordo County is $68,189, which ranks #1,322 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6%.
The median home value in Cerro Gordo County is $166,400, 41.0% below the national median. Renters in Cerro Gordo County pay a median gross rent of $850 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cerro Gordo County, 24.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.7 min.
Cerro Gordo County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.6%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
All data for Cerro Gordo 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.