2023 ACS Census Data · Population 93,407
Pottawattamie County is a mid-sized county in Iowa with a population of 93,407. The median household income is $71,446, 10% above the national average. The poverty rate is 10.9%, median home value is $183,600, and 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
93,407
2023 estimate
Rank #651 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$71,446
Household
Rank #944 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$183,600
Owner-occupied
Rank #1433 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
23.5%
Adults 25+
Rank #1346 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.
50.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
3.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
6.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
2% above Iowa avg·10% above national avg
Poverty Rate
1% below Iowa avg·27% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
1% below Iowa avg·11% 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 →
$36,853
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
10.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
63.7%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
14% above Iowa avg·12% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
19% above Iowa avg·4% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
7% below Iowa avg·4% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
19% below Iowa avg·4% below national avg
Housing Units
40,022
Households
37,531
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,464
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
84.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
20 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
1% below Iowa avg·2% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% below Iowa avg·3% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
11.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
5.7%
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