Pottawattamie County, Iowa

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 93,407

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    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.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    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

    Demographics

    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%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    Iowa
    $69,830
    Pottawattamie County
    $71,446

    2% above Iowa avg·10% above national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    Iowa
    10.8%
    Pottawattamie County
    10.9%

    1% below Iowa avg·27% above national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    Iowa
    64.0%
    Pottawattamie County
    63.7%

    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%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    Iowa
    $160,608
    Pottawattamie County
    $183,600

    14% above Iowa avg·12% below national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    Iowa
    $812
    Pottawattamie County
    $970

    19% above Iowa avg·4% above national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    Iowa
    75.7%
    Pottawattamie County
    70.3%

    7% below Iowa avg·4% below national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    Iowa
    20.6%
    Pottawattamie County
    24.5%

    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

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    Iowa
    23.7%
    Pottawattamie County
    23.5%

    1% below Iowa avg·2% below national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    Iowa
    92.7%
    Pottawattamie County
    91.0%

    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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