2023 ACS Census Data · Population 6,944
Ida County is a small rural county in Iowa with a population of 6,944. The median household income is $62,841, near the national median. The poverty rate is 10.4%, median home value is $108,800, and 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
6,944
2023 estimate
Rank #2746 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$62,841
Household
Rank #1645 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$108,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #2778 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
20.7%
Adults 25+
Rank #1758 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.7%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.9%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
3.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.5%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
10% below Iowa avg·3% below national avg
Poverty Rate
4% above Iowa avg·31% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
3% above Iowa avg·14% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$35,471
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
10.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
65.7%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
32% below Iowa avg·48% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
18% below Iowa avg·28% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
2% above Iowa avg·6% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
35% above Iowa avg·43% above national avg
Housing Units
3,365
Households
2,994
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,072
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
86.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
17 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
13% below Iowa avg·14% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above Iowa avg·5% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.7%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.5%
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