Keokuk County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Keokuk County is located in Iowa with a total population of 9,964. It is the 74th most populous county out of 99 in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Keokuk County is 42.8 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Keokuk County is $60,856. This is 17% lower than the state median of $73,147. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.0%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $112,200. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $195,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Keokuk County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 71.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Keokuk County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.2%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 7.0%.

Education

15.9% 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 49% 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 94.3%.