Muscatine County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19139 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 42,559 | — | #1,156 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $69,396 | -7.7% | #1,242 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.6 years | +1.8% | #2,228 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $182,100 | -35.4% | #1,613 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $971 | -16.5% | #1,097 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.7% | +8.6% | #1,674 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Muscatine County has a population of 42,559, making it the #1,156 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.6 years, which is 1.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Muscatine County is $69,396, ranking #1,242 out of 3,222 counties — 7.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.7% and unemployment stands at 3.2%.
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The median home value in Muscatine County is $182,100 (-35.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $971/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.9%.
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95.7% of residents in Muscatine County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.4% above the national rate.
About Muscatine County, Iowa
Muscatine County, Iowa has a total population of 42,559, making it the 1,156th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Muscatine County is 39.6 years, which is 1.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Muscatine County is $69,396, which ranks #1,242 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.
The median home value in Muscatine County is $182,100, 35.4% below the national median. Renters in Muscatine County pay a median gross rent of $971 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Muscatine County, 23.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 31.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.0 min.
Muscatine County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 75.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (18.8%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
All data for Muscatine 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.