Ida County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19093 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,911 | — | #2,744 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,073 | -16.1% | #1,789 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.0 years | +8.0% | #1,482 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $108,900 | -61.4% | #2,868 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $696 | -40.2% | #2,749 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% | -10.3% | #1,088 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Ida County has a population of 6,911, making it the #2,744 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Ida County is $63,073, ranking #1,789 out of 3,222 counties — 16.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.3% and unemployment stands at 2.4%.
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The median home value in Ida County is $108,900 (-61.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $696/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.9%.
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94.1% of residents in Ida County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.6% above the national rate.
About Ida County, Iowa
Ida County, Iowa has a total population of 6,911, making it the 2,744th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ida County is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Ida County is $63,073, which ranks #1,789 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4%.
The median home value in Ida County is $108,900, 61.4% below the national median. Renters in Ida County pay a median gross rent of $696 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Ida County, 21.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.2 min.
Ida County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.1%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
All data for Ida 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.