Ida County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Ida County is located in Iowa with a total population of 6,944. It is the 92nd most populous county out of 99 in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ida County is 42.3 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ida County is $62,841. This is 14% lower than the state median of $73,147. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.0%. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $108,800. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $195,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Ida County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 71.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ida County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.9%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

20.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% 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 93.4%.