Clarke County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19039 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,662 | — | #2,514 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $71,641 | -4.7% | #1,075 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.9 years | -2.6% | #2,597 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $161,100 | -42.9% | #2,004 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $931 | -19.9% | #1,272 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% | -22.9% | #729 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Clarke County has a population of 9,662, making it the #2,514 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.9 years, which is 2.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Clarke County is $71,641, ranking #1,075 out of 3,222 counties — 4.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.7% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.
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The median home value in Clarke County is $161,100 (-42.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $931/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.3%.
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95.1% of residents in Clarke County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% above the national rate.
About Clarke County, Iowa
Clarke County, Iowa has a total population of 9,662, making it the 2,514th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Clarke County is 37.9 years, which is 2.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Clarke County is $71,641, which ranks #1,075 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.
The median home value in Clarke County is $161,100, 42.9% below the national median. Renters in Clarke County pay a median gross rent of $931 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Clarke County, 16.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.1 min.
Clarke County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 77.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.8%) and Two or More Races (4.9%).
All data for Clarke 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.