Mahaska County, Iowa

Total Population: 22,045

County Seat: Oskaloosa

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Median Home Value

$140,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$69,019

Across all households

Median Age

39.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

23.0%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)92.2%
Two or More Races2.6%
Hispanic or Latino2.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.2%

Under 18 Years

23.9%

65 Years and Over

19.0%

Male

51.1%

Female

48.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.8%

No Health Insurance

4.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

94.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

23.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$69,019

Mean Household Income

$84,768

Per Capita Income

$35,035

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

84.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

13.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$140,900

Median Rent

$821/mo

Total Housing Units

9,708

Owner-Occupied

67.8%

Renter-Occupied

32.2%

Vacancy Rate

8.4%

Married Couple Households

51.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

20.9%

Average Household Size

2.40

Broadband Internet Access

86.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 19123.