Sac County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Sac County is located in Iowa with a total population of 9,759. It is the 76th most populous county out of 99 in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sac County is 45.3 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 Sac County is $70,991. This is 3% lower than the state median of $73,147. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% lower. The poverty rate stands at 7.9%. This is 28% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $138,400. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $195,900. 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 71.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Sac County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.1%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

21.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% 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 92.2%.