Pottawattamie County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pottawattamie County is located in Iowa with a total population of 93,407. It is the 10th most populous county out of 99 in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pottawattamie County is 40.1 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pottawattamie County is $71,446. This is 2% lower than the state median of $73,147. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.9%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 11.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $183,600. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $195,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Pottawattamie County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 71.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pottawattamie County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.7%. The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

23.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% 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 91.0%.