O'Brien County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19141 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,126 | — | #2,215 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,356 | -9.0% | #1,314 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.5 years | +1.5% | #2,256 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $173,100 | -38.6% | #1,741 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $868 | -25.4% | #1,621 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% | +5.7% | #1,608 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
O'Brien County has a population of 14,126, making it the #2,215 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in O'Brien County is $68,356, ranking #1,314 out of 3,222 counties — 9.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.3% and unemployment stands at 1.0%.
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The median home value in O'Brien County is $173,100 (-38.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $868/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.1%.
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97.0% of residents in O'Brien County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.7% above the national rate.
About O'Brien County, Iowa
O'Brien County, Iowa has a total population of 14,126, making it the 2,215th most populous county in the United States. The median age in O'Brien County is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in O'Brien County is $68,356, which ranks #1,314 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0%.
The median home value in O'Brien County is $173,100, 38.6% below the national median. Renters in O'Brien County pay a median gross rent of $868 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In O'Brien County, 22.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.1 min.
O'Brien County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.6%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
All data for O'Brien 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.