Story County, Iowa

Total Population: 98,592

County Seat: Nevada

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Median Home Value

$243,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$69,006

Across all households

Median Age

27 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

53.3%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)81.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)6.8%
Hispanic or Latino5.0%
Two or More Races3.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)2.6%
Other Race0.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

16.4%

65 Years and Over

13.0%

Male

52.2%

Female

47.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

94.1%

No Health Insurance

4.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

97.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

53.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

34.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$69,006

Mean Household Income

$95,068

Per Capita Income

$37,933

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

76.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

4.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$243,600

Median Rent

$1,019/mo

Total Housing Units

41,642

Owner-Occupied

56.0%

Renter-Occupied

44.0%

Vacancy Rate

7.0%

Married Couple Households

40.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

26.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.6%

Average Household Size

2.23

Broadband Internet Access

78.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

15.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 19169.