Mills County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19129 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,568 | — | #2,181 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $90,753 | +20.8% | #286 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.1 years | +8.2% | #1,457 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $237,800 | -15.6% | #1,010 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $959 | -17.5% | #1,145 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% | -34.8% | #408 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Mills County has a population of 14,568, making it the #2,181 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.1 years, which is 8.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Mills County is $90,753, ranking #286 out of 3,222 counties — 20.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.2% and unemployment stands at 1.9%.
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The median home value in Mills County is $237,800 (-15.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $959/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.5%.
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97.3% of residents in Mills County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.1% above the national rate.
About Mills County, Iowa
Mills County, Iowa has a total population of 14,568, making it the 2,181st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Mills County is 42.1 years, which is 8.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Mills County is $90,753, which ranks #286 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9%.
The median home value in Mills County is $237,800, 15.6% below the national median. Renters in Mills County pay a median gross rent of $959 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Mills County, 31.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 8.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.1 min.
Mills County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.9%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
All data for Mills 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.