O'Brien County, Iowa

Total Population: 14,103

County Seat: Primghar

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Median Home Value

$158,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$68,216

Across all households

Median Age

39.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

22.5%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)88.5%
Hispanic or Latino7.2%
Two or More Races1.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

24.4%

65 Years and Over

21.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

50.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.6%

No Health Insurance

3.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

22.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$68,216

Mean Household Income

$81,625

Per Capita Income

$34,346

Unemployment Rate (16+)

1.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

83.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

7.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$158,900

Median Rent

$770/mo

Total Housing Units

6,544

Owner-Occupied

77.3%

Renter-Occupied

22.7%

Vacancy Rate

11.5%

Married Couple Households

54.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

21.2%

Average Household Size

2.36

Broadband Internet Access

88.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 19141.