Dickinson County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Dickinson County is located in Iowa with a total population of 17,844. It is the 39th most populous county out of 99 in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dickinson County is 48.1 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. 11.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dickinson County is $74,570. This is 2% higher than the state median of $73,147. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% lower. The poverty rate stands at 6.3%. This is 43% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.0%. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $251,600. Housing costs are 28% higher than the state median of $195,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 71.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Dickinson County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.7%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

32.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% higher 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 97.3%.