Page County, Iowa Demographics 2026
Page County, Iowa has a population of 15,131, the 50th most populous county in Iowa. The median household income is $57,953 and the median home value is $125,300. The poverty rate is 13.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Page County Quick Facts
How Page 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 | 15,168 | 15,131 | -0.2% |
| Median household income | $57,752 | $57,953 | +0.3% |
| Median home value | $120,000 | $125,300 | +4.4% |
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
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 Page County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarinda | 5,353 | $46,348 | 12.1% | $114,200 |
| Shenandoah | 4,892 | $59,783 | 21.0% | $116,700 |
| Essex | 854 | $58,095 | 13.4% | $89,900 |
| Coin | 277 | $48,889 | 12.3% | $50,000 |
| Braddyville | 173 | $58,438 | 7.1% | $80,000 |
| College Springs | 171 | $72,888 | 17.5% | $76,300 |
| Shambaugh | 113 | $70,250 | 7.1% | $66,100 |
| Northboro | 90 | $56,875 | 0.0% | $53,000 |
| Yorktown | 57 | $83,750 | 5.3% | $76,100 |
| Blanchard | 33 | $56,250 | 0.0% | $60,000 |
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Population Overview
Page County is located in Iowa with a total population of 15,131. It is the 50th most populous county out of 99 in Iowa. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Page County is 45.1 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. 10.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Page County is $57,953. This is 23% lower than the state median of $75,059. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 40% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $125,300. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Page County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 71.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
Page County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.3%. The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 7.3%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.
Education
19.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% 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 93.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Page 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 Page County, Iowa?
Page County has a population of 15,131, making it the 50th most populous county in Iowa.
What is the median income in Page County?
The median household income in Page County is $57,953 with a poverty rate of 13.8%.
How many cities are in Page County, Iowa?
Page County contains 10 Census-designated places.