Mahaska County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19123 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,021 | — | #1,773 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $70,940 | -5.6% | #1,131 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.0 years | +0.3% | #2,383 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $157,800 | -44.0% | #2,076 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $793 | -31.8% | #2,157 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% | +0.3% | #1,429 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Mahaska County has a population of 22,021, making it the #1,773 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.0 years, which is 0.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Mahaska County is $70,940, ranking #1,131 out of 3,222 counties — 5.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.6% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.
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The median home value in Mahaska County is $157,800 (-44.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $793/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.0%.
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95.3% of residents in Mahaska County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% above the national rate.
About Mahaska County, Iowa
Mahaska County, Iowa has a total population of 22,021, making it the 1,773rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Mahaska County is 39.0 years, which is 0.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Mahaska County is $70,940, which ranks #1,131 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.
The median home value in Mahaska County is $157,800, 44.0% below the national median. Renters in Mahaska County pay a median gross rent of $793 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Mahaska County, 24.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.8 min.
Mahaska County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.5%).
All data for Mahaska 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.