Poweshiek County, Iowa

Total Population: 18,582

County Seat: Montezuma

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Median Home Value

$184,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$64,837

Across all households

Median Age

40.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

28.2%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)90.7%
Hispanic or Latino3.3%
Two or More Races2.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.1%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

19.5%

65 Years and Over

21.0%

Male

48.7%

Female

51.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.2%

No Health Insurance

3.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

94.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

28.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

12.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$64,837

Mean Household Income

$86,811

Per Capita Income

$37,173

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

81.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$184,200

Median Rent

$864/mo

Total Housing Units

8,946

Owner-Occupied

70.7%

Renter-Occupied

29.3%

Vacancy Rate

12.9%

Married Couple Households

47.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

22.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

24.2%

Average Household Size

2.18

Broadband Internet Access

83.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 19157.