Pottawattamie County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19155 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 93,424 | — | #655 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $73,602 | -2.1% | #942 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.1 years | +3.1% | #2,080 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $195,700 | -30.6% | #1,448 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,018 | -12.5% | #934 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.1% | -3.8% | #1,304 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Pottawattamie County has a population of 93,424, making it the #655 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Pottawattamie County is $73,602, ranking #942 out of 3,222 counties — 2.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.1% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Pottawattamie County is $195,700 (-30.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,018/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.9%.
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95.0% of residents in Pottawattamie County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.6% above the national rate.
About Pottawattamie County, Iowa
Pottawattamie County, Iowa has a total population of 93,424, making it the 655th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pottawattamie County is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pottawattamie County is $73,602, which ranks #942 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Pottawattamie County is $195,700, 30.6% below the national median. Renters in Pottawattamie County pay a median gross rent of $1,018 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pottawattamie County, 23.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 29.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.8 min.
Pottawattamie County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (9.1%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
All data for Pottawattamie 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.