Plymouth County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19149 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,747 | — | #1,625 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $83,251 | +10.8% | #477 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.3 years | +6.2% | #1,707 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $228,900 | -18.8% | #1,093 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $910 | -21.8% | #1,378 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% | -45.2% | #201 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Plymouth County has a population of 25,747, making it the #1,625 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Plymouth County is $83,251, ranking #477 out of 3,222 counties — 10.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.9% and unemployment stands at 2.2%.
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The median home value in Plymouth County is $228,900 (-18.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $910/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.6%.
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94.7% of residents in Plymouth County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% above the national rate.
About Plymouth County, Iowa
Plymouth County, Iowa has a total population of 25,747, making it the 1,625th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Plymouth County is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Plymouth County is $83,251, which ranks #477 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2%.
The median home value in Plymouth County is $228,900, 18.8% below the national median. Renters in Plymouth County pay a median gross rent of $910 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Plymouth County, 21.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.2 min.
Plymouth County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.4%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (2.4%).
All data for Plymouth 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.