O'Brien County, Iowa
Total Population: 14,103
County Seat: Primghar
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
90.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
22.5%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.7%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.