Iowa
Maps & Population Facts

Population
3,156,145
Residents per Sq. Mi.
57
Labor Participaton
69.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
28.9%
Median Household Income
$58,570
Median Individual Income
$33,349
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$45,434

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$149,100
Median Gross Rent
$760
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,205
Housing Units
1,397,739
People who reside in Iowa live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
74%
Apt, Condo, Other
26%
Analysis

Iowa is the 31st most populated state. The state is a top producer of soybeans and corn and has over 30 million acres classified as farm lands. Iowa has a corporate tax rate that is of the highest in the nation (for higher income tax brackets), but maintains a low cost of living.

Iowa also has a lower unemployment rate and higher labor force participation rate than most states. Okoboji is a popular tourist destination in Iowa that is located not far from the Minnesota border.

Income

Households in the state of Iowa earn slightly less money than the national median income, averaging 3% less per household.

Housing

Iowa has a median house price of $149,100. The cost of owning a home in Iowa is less than most states. The cost of renting in Iowa is 25% less than the national average.

Percent Ranking
Renter Occupied Households 28% 48th
New Construction (Built after 2000) 17% 32nd

Demographics

The median age in the state is 38. The age of the general population in Iowa is comparable with other US states.

Iowa ranks average for having an educated population. The percent of residents who have a college degree is comparable with other states.

Population
Map showing where the population resides in Iowa
Household Income
Map depicting areas of Iowa with a higher household income
Home Value
Map illustrating home values in Iowa
Vacant Property (%)
Map of Iowa showing the areas with a higher percentage of vacant property

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Iowa USA
Median Property Value 149,100 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 1,205 1,513
Median Gross Rent 760 1,012
Property Vacancy 10.0% 12.6%
% Renters 28% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 57 93
Personal Comparison
Iowa USA
Median Household Income 58,570 60,336
Median Individual Income 33,349 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 45,434 46,881
Median Age 38.3 38.1
Labor Participation 69.1% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 28.9% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

The land area of Iowa is:
54X
the size of Rhode Island...
Visualization - Rhode Island
21%
...the size of Texas
Visualization - Texas
Iowa is 43 times more dense than Alaska...
1.3
People per Square Mile
Visualization - Alaska
...and is 5% the density of New Jersey.
1,211
People per Square Mile
Visualization - New Jersey

Demographics

View Iowa cities by:

Most Populated Cities

1. Cedar Rapids 130,330
2. Des Moines 103,064
3. Davenport 102,268
4. Sioux City 82,568
5. Iowa City 73,415

Highest Household Income

1. Silver Creek 158,375
2. Iowa 137,574
3. Lincoln 130,700
4. Newport 130,083
5. Omega 129,107

Highest Home Value

1. Liberty 423,300
2. Victory 363,600
3. Newport 360,500
4. Battle 350,000
5. Hardin 340,500

Highest Gross Rent

1. Bluffton 1,563
2. Scott 1,348
3. Lincoln 1,281
4. Madison 1,236
5. Oak 1,191
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