Story County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19169 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 100,466 | — | #619 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $69,685 | -7.3% | #1,222 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 26.9 years | -30.8% | #3,205 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $258,700 | -8.2% | #844 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,018 | -12.5% | #935 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.2% | +44.7% | #2,481 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Story County has a population of 100,466, making it the #619 most populous county in the US. The median age is 26.9 years, which is 30.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in Story County is $69,685, ranking #1,222 out of 3,222 counties — 7.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.2% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Story County is $258,700 (-8.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,018/mo and the homeownership rate is 55.5%.
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95.8% of residents in Story County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.4% above the national rate.
About Story County, Iowa
Story County, Iowa has a total population of 100,466, making it the 619th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Story County is 26.9 years, which is 30.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Story County is $69,685, which ranks #1,222 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Story County is $258,700, 8.2% below the national median. Renters in Story County pay a median gross rent of $1,018 per month. The homeownership rate is 55.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Story County, 54.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 62.8% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.8 min.
Story County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 81.0% of the population, followed by Asian (non-Hispanic) (6.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.2%).
All data for Story 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.