Howard County, Iowa

Total Population: 9,459

County Seat: Cresco

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Median Home Value

$133,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$67,336

Across all households

Median Age

39.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

18.7%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)93.6%
Hispanic or Latino3.0%
Two or More Races2.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

25.6%

65 Years and Over

20.4%

Male

50.2%

Female

49.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.8%

No Health Insurance

9.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$67,336

Mean Household Income

$84,023

Per Capita Income

$33,190

Unemployment Rate (16+)

1.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

82.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

6.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$133,900

Median Rent

$699/mo

Total Housing Units

4,314

Owner-Occupied

76.6%

Renter-Occupied

23.4%

Vacancy Rate

14.9%

Married Couple Households

55.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

9.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

16.6%

Average Household Size

2.52

Broadband Internet Access

83.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 19089.