Mahaska County, Iowa
Total Population: 22,045
County Seat: Oskaloosa
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
94.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
23.0%
Enrolled in College (18+)
7.1%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.