Poweshiek County, Iowa
Total Population: 18,582
County Seat: Montezuma
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
94.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
28.2%
Enrolled in College (18+)
12.0%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.