County · Iowa
Ida County, Iowa
Ida County, Iowa. Ida County had 6,777 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.2% since 2020, while Iowa grew 1.5%. It holds 5 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 19093.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,777
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,005 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,911
Median household income
$63,073
±$6,791 (90% margin)
Iowa: $75,059
Median home value
$108,900
±$10,654 (90% margin)
Iowa: $208,000
Median gross rent
$696
±$60 (90% margin)
Iowa: $972
How many people live in Ida County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 7,005 residents in Ida County. The Census Bureau estimates 6,777 for July 1, 2025, down 3.2% since 2020, while Iowa grew 1.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 6,911 over 432 square miles of land.
| Measure | Ida County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,911 | 3,210,507 | +10 |
| Households | 3,050±109 | 1,315,707 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.22±0.08 | 2.36 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,369±28 | 1,437,699 | −77 |
Ida County's population since 2000
From 7,837 in 2000 to 6,777 in 2025: down 13.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Ida County?
Ida County holds 5 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Ida Grove with 1,986 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Ida Grove | 2,051 | $61,250 |
|---|---|---|
| Holstein | 1,501 | $64,115 |
| Battle Creek | 700 | $59,688 |
| Galva | 435 | $73,750 |
| Arthur | 222 | $53,711 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Ida County?
The median resident of Ida County is 42.0 years old; 24.3% are under 18 and 22.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.1%. 2.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Ida County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.0±0.8 | 38.6 | −1.7 |
| Under 18 years | 24.3%±0.5 pts | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.2%±0.3 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.1% | 7.3% | +1.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.5%±0.9 pts | 82.3% | −3.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1%±1.0 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.6%±0.9 pts | 5.9% | +1.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.5%±1.0 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3%±1.3 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 13.7%±2.0 pts | 12.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.9%±1.7 pts | 5.0% | +2.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.5%±2.0 pts | 93.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.6%±2.7 pts | 31.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.1%±1.4 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.2%±1.0 pts | 2.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Ida County earn?
Half of Ida County's 3,050 households earn less than $63,073 a year (±$6,791), against $75,059 in Iowa. In 2015-2019 the median was $71,906 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $8,833 after inflation. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ida County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,073±$6,791 | $75,059 | −$8,833 |
| Mean household income | $85,328±$6,245 | $98,187 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,356±$2,489 | $40,877 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.3%±2.5 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.5%±4.3 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.6%±1.6 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.4%±2.3 pts | 88.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Ida County?
Owners occupy 72.9% of Ida County's occupied homes and renters 27.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $108,900 by its owner (±$10,654). The median renter pays $696 a month including utilities, and 16.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ida County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $108,900±$10,654 | $208,000 | −$15,277 |
| Median gross rent | $696±$60 | $972 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 16.3%±6.1 pts | 35.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,104±$92 | $1,533 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.9%±3.2 pts | 71.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,369±28 | 1,437,699 | −77 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±1.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.6%±3.9 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.5%±2.5 pts | 72.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.9%±0.6 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 40.8%±4.6 pts | 23.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Ida County building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units across Ida County in 2025 (2 single-family), 0.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Ida County get to work?
81.2% of Ida County's workers drive alone and 9.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 16.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.4%.
| Measure | Ida County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.9%±2.8 pts | 66.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4%±1.2 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.2%±3.7 pts | 76.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.5%±2.0 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 2.2%±0.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.7%±3.5 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.1 min±1.4 | 19.8 min | −3.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Ida County's census tracts?
Ida County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $62,250 (Tract 903) to $63,536 (Tract 901).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Ida County compare with Iowa's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 92nd of 99 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 90th of 99 |
| Residents per square mile | 84th of 99 |
| Median household income | 83rd of 99 |
| Median home value | 98th of 99 |
| Median gross rent | 93rd of 99 |
| Poverty rate | 40th of 99 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 62nd of 99 |
| Median age | 53rd of 99 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Ida County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.