Dubuque County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19061 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 99,030 | — | #626 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $77,630 | +3.3% | #691 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.1 years | +0.5% | #2,352 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $237,300 | -15.8% | #1,019 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $959 | -17.5% | #1,144 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% | -23.4% | #708 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Dubuque County has a population of 99,030, making it the #626 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.1 years, which is 0.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Dubuque County is $77,630, ranking #691 out of 3,222 counties — 3.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.7% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.
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The median home value in Dubuque County is $237,300 (-15.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $959/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.3%.
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96.5% of residents in Dubuque County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.2% above the national rate.
About Dubuque County, Iowa
Dubuque County, Iowa has a total population of 99,030, making it the 626th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dubuque County is 39.1 years, which is 0.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Dubuque County is $77,630, which ranks #691 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.3% above 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 3.7%.
The median home value in Dubuque County is $237,300, 15.8% below the national median. Renters in Dubuque County pay a median gross rent of $959 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Dubuque County, 33.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.5 min.
Dubuque County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.3%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
All data for Dubuque 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.