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Poweshiek County

State:
Iowa
County Seat:
Montezuma

Poweshiek County's estimated 2025 population is 18,323 with a growth rate of -0.35% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Poweshiek County is the 36th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 18,926 and has seen a growth of -3.19% since that time.

18,323
Total Population
31
Population Density (mi²)
36
Population Rank (State)
-65 -0.35%
Annual Population Growth

Poweshiek County Population

Poweshiek County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Poweshiek County includes 91.63% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White17,02691.63%
Two or more races6813.66%
Asian3892.09%
Black or African American2341.26%
Other race2101.13%
Native American420.23%

Poweshiek County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Poweshiek County's average per capita income is $48,903. Household income levels show a median of $64,837. The poverty rate stands at 11.11%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$102,577-
Families$91,543$114,513
Households$64,837$86,811
Non Families$37,829$47,584

$48,903

Average Income

$64,837

Median Household Income

11.11%

Poverty Rate