Dickinson County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19059 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,990 | — | #1,989 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $75,432 | +0.4% | #817 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 48.7 years | +25.2% | #305 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $270,700 | -4.0% | #781 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $922 | -20.7% | #1,319 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.6% | -39.9% | #291 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Dickinson County has a population of 17,990, making it the #1,989 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.7 years, which is 25.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Dickinson County is $75,432, ranking #817 out of 3,222 counties — 0.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.6% and unemployment stands at 3.0%.
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The median home value in Dickinson County is $270,700 (-4.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $922/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.5%.
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97.4% of residents in Dickinson County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.2% above the national rate.
About Dickinson County, Iowa
Dickinson County, Iowa has a total population of 17,990, making it the 1,989th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dickinson County is 48.7 years, which is 25.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Dickinson County is $75,432, which ranks #817 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0%.
The median home value in Dickinson County is $270,700, 4.0% below the national median. Renters in Dickinson County pay a median gross rent of $922 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Dickinson County, 31.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.6 min.
Dickinson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.9%).
All data for Dickinson 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.