Page County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Page County is located in Iowa with a total population of 15,168. It is the 50th most populous county out of 99 in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Page County is 45.0 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. 10.4% 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 $57,752. This is 21% lower than the state median of $73,147. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.4%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 57% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $120,000. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $195,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Page County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 71.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Page County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.3%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

18.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% 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 93.2%.