Keokuk County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Name: Keokuk County, Iowa Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Keokuk County, Iowa has a population of 9,924, the 74th most populous county in Iowa. The median household income is $62,329 and the median home value is $118,700. The poverty rate is 12.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Keokuk County Quick Facts

Population 9,924

Median Household Income $62,329

Median Home Value $118,700

Poverty Rate 12.1%

Unemployment Rate 4.5%

Median Age 43.4 years

Homeownership Rate 81.3%

Affordability Ratio 1.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.0%

High School Graduation 94.4%

Cities/Places 15

Population 9,924 74th of 99

Median Income $62,329 17% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.1%

Unemployment 4.5%

How Keokuk County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	9,964	9,924	-0.4%
Median household income	$60,856	$62,329	+2.4%
Median home value	$112,200	$118,700	+5.8%

Median Household Income

Keokuk

$62,329

$75,059

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Keokuk

$118,700

$208,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.6%

$25K-$50K 19.5%

$50K-$100K 33.5%

$100K+ 28.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.0%

$10K-$15K

4.6%

$15K-$20K

5.1%

$20K-$25K

5.9%

$25K-$30K

2.2%

$30K-$35K

3.6%

$35K-$40K

6.6%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

3.7%

$50K-$60K

10.2%

$60K-$75K

8.9%

$75K-$100K

14.4%

$100K-$125K

10.9%

$125K-$150K

5.8%

$150K-$200K

6.8%

$200K+

4.9%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

60.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.3%

Renter 18.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $828/mo 15.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.4%

18-34

18.3%

35-54

22.7%

55-74

27.0%

75+

9.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 31 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Keokuk County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Sigourney	1,954	$57,813	14.8%	$136,800
Hedrick	913	$67,500	22.3%	$79,600
What Cheer	580	$48,182	21.2%	$49,200
Richland	544	$60,446	10.9%	$135,700
Delta	363	$52,083	12.2%	$48,100
South English	260	$51,016	13.9%	$97,000
Keswick	255	$63,750	6.7%	$89,200
Ollie	238	$71,875	18.1%	$89,400
Kinross	171	$73,438	10.2%	$73,100
Harper	155	$100,417	7.7%	$99,200
Webster	134	$34,773	4.5%	$83,300
Martinsburg	101	$55,000	29.7%	$60,000
Gibson	68	$53,500	8.8%	$105,400
Thornburg	55	$39,861	12.7%	N/A
Hayesville	52	N/A	32.7%	$69,000

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Population Overview

Keokuk County is located in Iowa with a total population of 9,924. It is the 74th most populous county out of 99 in Iowa. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Keokuk County is 43.4 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Keokuk County is $62,329. This is 17% lower than the state median of $75,059. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.1%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 26% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $118,700. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Keokuk County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 71.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Keokuk County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.4%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 7.3%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

17.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Keokuk County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Iowa and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Keokuk County, Iowa?

Keokuk County has a population of 9,924, making it the 74th most populous county in Iowa.

What is the median income in Keokuk County?

The median household income in Keokuk County is $62,329 with a poverty rate of 12.1%.

How many cities are in Keokuk County, Iowa?

Keokuk County contains 15 Census-designated places.