Iowa Population

1960–2026

3,235

2026 projection

5.7% since 2020 (decrease)

05001K1.5K2K2.5K3K3.5K1960197019801990200020102020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Iowa. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20263,235-662.00%
20253,301+1324.17%
20243,169+290.92%
20233,140-70.22%
20223,147-601.87%
20213,207-2236.50%
20203,430+2648.34%
20193,166-371.16%
20183,203-511.57%
20173,254-240.73%

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Iowa Demographics

37.5median age

Median age

Female40.4 yrs
Male35.3 yrs

Adults

2,401
639 seniors · 27%1,762 other adults

Sex

Female 50.5% · 1,615Male 49.5% · 1,585

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 32 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Iowa Income

$59,779median household income

Median household income

$59,779

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$43,958

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

15.8%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Iowa Marital Status

54% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married54%58%50%
Never married24%23%24%
Divorced14%13%16%
Widowed8%5%11%
Separated1%2%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201