Chickasaw County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Chickasaw County is located in Iowa with a total population of 11,868. It is the 64th most populous county out of 99 in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chickasaw County is 43.5 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chickasaw County is $73,421. This is about average than the state median of $73,147. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% lower. The poverty rate stands at 7.1%. This is 35% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.0%. The unemployment rate is 1.8%. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $164,400. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $195,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Chickasaw County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 71.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Chickasaw County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.0%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% 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 93.2%.