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Iowa County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Iowa County, Wisconsin has a population of 23,832, the 48th most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $83,372 and the median home value is $248,100. The poverty rate is 7.7%.

Iowa County Quick Facts

Population 23,832
Median Household Income $83,372
Median Home Value $248,100
Poverty Rate 7.7%
Unemployment Rate 3.3%
Median Age 43.7 years
Homeownership Rate 77.1%
Affordability Ratio 3.0x
Bachelor's Degree+ 28.5%
High School Graduation 95.5%
Cities/Places 14
Population 23,832 48th of 72
Median Income $83,372 10% higher state
Poverty Rate 7.7%
Unemployment 3.3%

Economy & Housing

Employment

3.3% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3% | National: 5.2%
68.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.1%
Renter 22.9%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

14out of 100
Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 36 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Iowa County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Dodgeville city5,013$72,7688.4%$234,000
Mineral Point city2,575$78,9584.7%$213,000
Barneveld village1,485$112,3753.8%$264,400
Muscoda village1,119$51,45013.4%$116,400
Highland village934$65,17913.7%$146,200
Arena village886$67,9172.7%$190,000
Montfort village625$86,56313.3%$157,700
Ridgeway village599$71,56317.2%$175,500
Linden village539$61,4069.1%$161,100
Livingston village517$65,6259.9%$153,100
Avoca village467$54,50022.3%$95,000
Cobb village373$76,35417.4%$150,800
Hollandale village330$68,7503.0%$166,900
Rewey village255$56,87521.2%$117,200

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Population Overview

Iowa County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 23,832. It is the 48th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Iowa County is 43.7 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Iowa County is $83,372. This is 10% higher than the state median of $75,670. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 6% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.7%. This is 27% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. The median home value is $248,100. Housing costs are about average than the state median of $247,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Iowa County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.2%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 6.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

28.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 32.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.5%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Iowa County, Wisconsin?

Iowa County has a population of 23,832, 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 $83,372 with a poverty rate of 7.7%.

How many cities are in Iowa County, Wisconsin?

Iowa County contains 14 Census-designated places.