Cerro Gordo County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Cerro Gordo County is located in Iowa with a total population of 42,785. It is the 13th most populous county out of 99 in Iowa. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cerro Gordo County is 43.9 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cerro Gordo County is $65,537. This is 10% lower than the state median of $73,147. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.4%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.0%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $154,100. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $195,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Cerro Gordo County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Cerro Gordo County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.5%.

Education

24.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.5%.