Sac County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Name: Sac County, Iowa Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Sac County, Iowa has a population of 9,689, the 76th most populous county in Iowa. The median household income is $73,838 and the median home value is $141,400. The poverty rate is 9.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Sac County Quick Facts

Population 9,689

Median Household Income $73,838

Median Home Value $141,400

Poverty Rate 9.2%

Unemployment Rate 4.4%

Median Age 46.2 years

Homeownership Rate 78.0%

Affordability Ratio 1.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.3%

High School Graduation 92.8%

Cities/Places 8

Population 9,689 76th of 99

Median Income $73,838 2% lower than state

Poverty Rate 9.2%

Unemployment 4.4%

How Sac 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	9,759	9,689	-0.7%
Median household income	$70,991	$73,838	+4.0%
Median home value	$138,400	$141,400	+2.2%

Median Household Income

Sac

$73,838

$75,059

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Sac

$141,400

$208,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.7%

$25K-$50K 14.5%

$50K-$100K 35.5%

$100K+ 33.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.0%

$10K-$15K

4.7%

$15K-$20K

3.7%

$20K-$25K

5.3%

$25K-$30K

3.5%

$30K-$35K

2.6%

$35K-$40K

3.2%

$40K-$45K

2.3%

$45K-$50K

2.8%

$50K-$60K

10.0%

$60K-$75K

9.6%

$75K-$100K

15.9%

$100K-$125K

12.8%

$125K-$150K

9.6%

$150K-$200K

6.4%

$200K+

4.5%

Employment

4.4% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

67.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.0%

Renter 22.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $722/mo 11.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.7%

18-34

16.6%

35-54

22.7%

55-74

28.6%

75+

10.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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 Sac County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Sac City	1,885	$57,139	18.2%	$136,000
Lake View	967	$68,618	8.8%	$175,600
Odebolt	945	$65,417	6.6%	$98,800
Early	869	$91,370	8.8%	$90,300
Schaller	775	$66,510	7.1%	$71,500
Wall Lake	725	$71,875	6.4%	$128,700
Auburn	160	$58,750	16.9%	$96,700
Nemaha	48	$56,667	0.0%	$63,300

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Population Overview

Sac County is located in Iowa with a total population of 9,689. It is the 76th most populous county out of 99 in Iowa. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sac County is 46.2 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. 10.5% 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 Sac County is $73,838. This is 2% lower than the state median of $75,059. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.2%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $141,400. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Sac County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 71.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Sac County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.4%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

22.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% 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 92.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Sac 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 Sac County, Iowa?

Sac County has a population of 9,689, making it the 76th most populous county in Iowa.

What is the median income in Sac County?

The median household income in Sac County is $73,838 with a poverty rate of 9.2%.

How many cities are in Sac County, Iowa?

Sac County contains 8 Census-designated places.