Muscatine County, Iowa Demographics 2026
Muscatine County, Iowa has a population of 42,559, the 14th most populous county in Iowa. The median household income is $69,396 and the median home value is $182,100. The poverty rate is 13.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Muscatine County Quick Facts
How Muscatine 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 | 42,735 | 42,559 | -0.4% |
| Median household income | $69,512 | $69,396 | -0.2% |
| Median home value | $172,400 | $182,100 | +5.6% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 31 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Muscatine County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muscatine | 23,489 | $58,117 | 19.1% | $153,600 |
| West Liberty | 3,776 | $69,345 | 11.3% | $180,000 |
| Wilton | 2,920 | $76,648 | 8.9% | $189,200 |
| Kent Estates | 1,848 | $121,971 | 11.4% | $347,700 |
| Fruitland | 1,049 | $103,424 | 2.5% | $217,700 |
| Moscow | 614 | $87,181 | 0.0% | $201,800 |
| Conesville | 439 | $68,750 | 18.6% | N/A |
| Nichols | 373 | $72,813 | 5.6% | $134,400 |
| Atalissa | 253 | $67,188 | 7.1% | $127,900 |
| Montpelier | 209 | $70,938 | 4.8% | $255,100 |
| Stockton | 170 | $49,500 | 12.9% | $100,000 |
| Fairport | 109 | $108,393 | 0.0% | $217,300 |
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Population Overview
Muscatine County is located in Iowa with a total population of 42,559. It is the 14th most populous county out of 99 in Iowa. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Muscatine County is 39.6 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Muscatine County is $69,396. This is 8% lower than the state median of $75,059. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.7%. This is 23% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $182,100. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Muscatine County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 71.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Muscatine County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (18.8% vs 7.3%). The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.
Education
23.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% 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 89.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Muscatine 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 Muscatine County, Iowa?
Muscatine County has a population of 42,559, making it the 14th most populous county in Iowa.
What is the median income in Muscatine County?
The median household income in Muscatine County is $69,396 with a poverty rate of 13.7%.
How many cities are in Muscatine County, Iowa?
Muscatine County contains 12 Census-designated places.