Muscatine County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Muscatine County is located in Iowa with a total population of 42,735. It is the 14th most populous county out of 99 in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Muscatine County is 39.1 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Muscatine County is $69,512. This is 5% lower than the state median of $73,147. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.6%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $172,400. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $195,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Muscatine County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 71.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Muscatine County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (18.4% vs 7.0%). The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

22.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% 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 90.5%.