Iowa County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Name: Iowa County, Wisconsin Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Iowa County, Wisconsin has a population of 23,867, the 48th most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $82,182 and the median home value is $265,000. The poverty rate is 7.6%.

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

Iowa County Quick Facts

Population 23,867

Median Household Income $82,182

Median Home Value $265,000

Poverty Rate 7.6%

Unemployment Rate 3.1%

Median Age 44.0 years

Homeownership Rate 77.4%

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 28.4%

High School Graduation 95.3%

Cities/Places 13

Population 23,867 48th of 72

Median Income $82,182 6% higher than state

Poverty Rate 7.6%

Unemployment 3.1%

How Iowa 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	23,832	23,867	+0.1%
Median household income	$83,372	$82,182	-1.4%
Median home value	$248,100	$265,000	+6.8%

Median Household Income

Iowa

$82,182

$77,485

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Iowa

$265,000

$266,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.6%

$25K-$50K 17.3%

$50K-$100K 32.0%

$100K+ 39.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.7%

$10K-$15K

3.8%

$15K-$20K

2.2%

$20K-$25K

1.8%

$25K-$30K

3.6%

$30K-$35K

2.8%

$35K-$40K

2.1%

$40K-$45K

4.4%

$45K-$50K

4.4%

$50K-$60K

6.7%

$60K-$75K

10.4%

$75K-$100K

15.0%

$100K-$125K

10.9%

$125K-$150K

8.5%

$150K-$200K

10.5%

$200K+

9.2%

Employment

3.1% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3%|National: 5.2%

67.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.4%

Renter 22.6%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $954/mo 13.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.6%

18-34

17.6%

35-54

24.7%

55-74

28.6%

75+

7.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 37 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Iowa County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Dodgeville	5,042	$72,288	6.3%	$242,600
Mineral Point	2,559	$81,000	3.5%	$212,200
Barneveld	1,416	$113,542	4.6%	$285,200
Arena	883	$69,063	2.2%	$194,400
Highland	867	$67,344	12.8%	$153,500
Blanchardville	734	$64,531	7.1%	$172,200
Ridgeway	594	$88,125	16.5%	$202,700
Linden	553	$62,273	6.7%	$167,500
Avoca	473	$53,750	19.6%	$115,400
Cobb	403	$79,196	15.9%	$176,300
Hollandale	327	$71,250	4.3%	$174,000
Rewey	238	$55,000	18.6%	$114,800
Edmund	187	$54,773	30.5%	$157,500

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Population Overview

Iowa County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 23,867. It is the 48th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Iowa County is 44.0 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Iowa County is $82,182. This is 6% higher than the state median of $77,485. It is also 2% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.6%. This is 28% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $265,000. Housing costs are about the same as the state median of $266,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Iowa County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.3%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 8.0%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

28.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Iowa County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Wisconsin 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 Iowa County, Wisconsin?

Iowa County has a population of 23,867, making it the 48th most populous county in Wisconsin.

What is the median income in Iowa County?

The median household income in Iowa County is $82,182 with a poverty rate of 7.6%.

How many cities are in Iowa County, Wisconsin?

Iowa County contains 13 Census-designated places.