Buchanan County, Iowa

Total Population: 20,645

County Seat: Independence

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Median Home Value

$171,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$78,430

Across all households

Median Age

39.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

22.3%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)95.2%
Two or More Races1.8%
Hispanic or Latino1.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%

Under 18 Years

25.7%

65 Years and Over

18.3%

Male

50.4%

Female

49.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.9%

No Health Insurance

5.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

94.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

22.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$78,430

Mean Household Income

$92,603

Per Capita Income

$37,392

Unemployment Rate (16+)

2.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

86.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

6.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$171,400

Median Rent

$802/mo

Total Housing Units

8,946

Owner-Occupied

81.1%

Renter-Occupied

18.9%

Vacancy Rate

8.9%

Married Couple Households

55.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

19.4%

Average Household Size

2.51

Broadband Internet Access

86.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 19019.