Poweshiek County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19157 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,545 | — | #1,959 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,391 | -10.3% | #1,397 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.0 years | +5.4% | #1,798 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $209,300 | -25.8% | #1,311 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $883 | -24.1% | #1,532 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% | -14.7% | #957 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Poweshiek County has a population of 18,545, making it the #1,959 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Poweshiek County is $67,391, ranking #1,397 out of 3,222 counties — 10.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.7% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.
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The median home value in Poweshiek County is $209,300 (-25.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $883/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.2%.
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96.1% of residents in Poweshiek County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% above the national rate.
About Poweshiek County, Iowa
Poweshiek County, Iowa has a total population of 18,545, making it the 1,959th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Poweshiek County is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Poweshiek County is $67,391, which ranks #1,397 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.
The median home value in Poweshiek County is $209,300, 25.8% below the national median. Renters in Poweshiek County pay a median gross rent of $883 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Poweshiek County, 27.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.6 min.
Poweshiek County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.5%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
All data for Poweshiek 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.