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Iowa Demographics & Population 2026

As of 2026, Iowa has a total population of 3,195,937, with a median household income of $73,147, which is 7% lower the national average. The poverty rate is 11.0%.

Iowa Quick Facts

Population 3,195,937
Median Household Income $73,147
Median Home Value $195,900
Poverty Rate 11.0%
Unemployment Rate 3.6%
Median Age 38.6 years
Homeownership Rate 71.5%
Affordability Ratio 2.7x
Bachelor's Degree+ 30.9%
High School Graduation 93.2%
Counties 99
Cities/Places 1,018
Population 3,195,937
Median Income $73,147 7% lower national
Poverty Rate 11.0%
Unemployment 3.6%

Economy & Housing

Employment

3.6% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6% | National: 5.2%
66.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.5%
Renter 28.5%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.7x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

30out of 100
Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 30 | National average: 60

Education

Largest Cities in Iowa

#CityPopulationMedian IncomePoverty
1Des Moines city212,464$63,96614.9%
2Cedar Rapids city136,859$67,85911.8%
3Davenport city101,083$64,49715.6%
4Sioux City city85,651$65,47314.6%
5Iowa City city75,264$57,53326.3%
6Ankeny city70,542$106,6034.1%
7West Des Moines city69,893$84,9257.3%
8Waterloo city66,947$56,34416.4%
9Ames city66,112$60,10225.9%
10Council Bluffs city62,564$64,09213.2%

Richest Cities in Iowa

#CityMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+
1Polk City city$163,000$385,00047.2%
2Van Meter city$133,750$250,30042.4%
3Treynor city$132,679$250,00043.7%
4Clive city$131,082$379,00059.5%
5Asbury city$130,071$312,40051.3%
6Bondurant city$128,341$288,60053.6%
7Huxley city$122,716$296,10058.0%
8Sergeant Bluff city$122,610$287,60038.9%
9Robins city$122,500$370,50056.5%
10Kent Estates CDP$122,014$351,10052.3%

Most Affordable Cities in Iowa

By home-value-to-income ratio (lower = more affordable). Min. population 1,000.

#CityRatioHome ValueIncome
1Graettinger city1.2x$87,000$73,250
2Laurens city1.3x$71,000$56,354
3Villisca city1.3x$74,100$58,469
4Melcher-Dallas city1.3x$94,600$72,824
5Corning city1.4x$84,700$60,446
6Leon city1.5x$79,600$54,868
7Griswold city1.5x$89,400$61,167
8Rockwell City city1.5x$91,300$61,563
9Columbus Junction city1.5x$114,200$76,518
10Britt city1.5x$96,300$64,257

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All Counties in Iowa (99)

99 results
City ↕Population ↓Median Income ↕Poverty ↕Home Value ↕
Polk County497,441$81,62110.1%$248,400
Linn County229,463$76,4219.9%$204,400
Scott County174,302$76,36311.7%$212,500
Johnson County154,881$74,72116.7%$293,100
Black Hawk County130,693$64,58114.7%$182,400
Woodbury County105,760$70,14713.3%$172,000
Dallas County104,136$102,3495.8%$333,400
Dubuque County98,948$75,9199.4%$226,100
Story County98,592$69,00618.6%$243,600
Pottawattamie County93,407$71,44610.9%$183,600
Warren County53,484$92,9905.3%$252,800
Clinton County46,383$65,17713.1%$153,800
Cerro Gordo County42,785$65,5379.4%$154,100
Muscatine County42,735$69,51211.6%$172,400
Marshall County39,971$72,78511.1%$134,100
Des Moines County38,597$60,66214.1%$137,000
Jasper County37,864$70,1288.2%$176,800
Webster County36,848$68,05411.7%$138,500
Sioux County35,984$84,7366.4%$235,600
Wapello County35,265$60,03416.7%$112,900
Marion County33,551$78,0597.1%$211,100
Lee County33,175$59,80313.0%$123,600
Boone County26,669$79,7416.7%$191,200
Plymouth County25,699$81,6006.8%$218,600
Benton County25,698$84,7427.9%$198,400
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All Cities & Places in Iowa (1,018)

1018 results
City ↕Population ↓Median Income ↕Poverty ↕Home Value ↕
Des Moines city212,464$63,96614.9%$183,700
Cedar Rapids city136,859$67,85911.8%$177,100
Davenport city101,083$64,49715.6%$162,900
Sioux City city85,651$65,47314.6%$162,600
Iowa City city75,264$57,53326.3%$273,600
Ankeny city70,542$106,6034.1%$311,300
West Des Moines city69,893$84,9257.3%$286,300
Waterloo city66,947$56,34416.4%$150,200
Ames city66,112$60,10225.9%$263,800
Council Bluffs city62,564$64,09213.2%$164,300
Dubuque city59,271$64,98512.2%$193,100
Urbandale city46,026$113,0866.3%$318,800
Marion city41,690$87,1057.0%$230,800
Cedar Falls city40,662$74,16515.6%$252,500
Bettendorf city39,297$102,9176.3%$295,600
Marshalltown city27,491$68,85414.0%$117,100
Mason City city27,135$62,36910.6%$130,000
Waukee city26,974$106,7287.3%$328,200
Ottumwa city25,352$56,99418.9%$92,400
Fort Dodge city24,788$61,76914.4%$128,900
Clinton city24,425$57,49318.2%$115,400
Johnston city24,196$103,4307.6%$346,200
Burlington city23,800$55,27415.9%$115,800
Muscatine city23,567$59,33216.5%$146,900
Coralville city22,846$66,50812.3%$286,000
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Population Overview

Iowa has a total population of 3,195,937, making it a mid-sized state in the nation. The median age is 38.6 years, about average the national median of 38.7 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Iowa is 38.6 years. This is about average than the state median of 38.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Iowa is $73,147. This is 7% lower than the state median of $78,538. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.0%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $195,900. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $303,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Iowa is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 65.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Iowa is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.0%. The Black or African American population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 12.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.0%) is well below the state average of 19.0%. The Asian population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 5.8%.

Education

30.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 35.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.2%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Iowa?

Iowa has a total population of 3,195,937 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Iowa?

The median household income in Iowa is $73,147, which is 7% lower the national median of $78,538.

How many cities are in Iowa?

Iowa has 1,018 Census-designated places (cities, towns, and CDPs) and 99 counties.

What is the poverty rate in Iowa?

The poverty rate in Iowa is 11.0%, compared to the national average of 12.4%.

What is the largest city in Iowa?

The largest city in Iowa is Des Moines city with a population of 212,464.