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Iowa County, Iowa

Iowa County, Iowa. Iowa County had 16,504 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.0% since 2020, while Iowa grew 1.5%. It holds 15 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs and 8 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 19095.

Residents, July 2025 estimate

16,504

Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 16,662 · ACS 2020-2024: 16,507

Median household income

$71,223

±$4,147 (90% margin)
Iowa: $75,059

Median home value

$193,900

±$8,995 (90% margin)
Iowa: $208,000

Median gross rent

$686

±$42 (90% margin)
Iowa: $972

How many people live in Iowa County, and is it growing?

The 2020 Census counted 16,662 residents in Iowa County. The Census Bureau estimates 16,504 for July 1, 2025, down 1.0% since 2020, while Iowa grew 1.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 16,507 over 586 square miles of land.

  • July 2020→2021 −59 (16,606)
  • 2021→2022 −92 (16,514)
  • 2022→2023 −83 (16,431)
  • 2023→2024 +43 (16,474)
  • 2024→2025 +30 (16,504)
Iowa County in Iowa. Boundaries: Census Bureau 2024.
Counts, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, with the change from 2015-2019
MeasureIowa CountyIowaChange since 2015-2019
Total population16,5073,210,507+318
Households6,909±1271,315,707no clear change
Average household size2.34±0.042.36no clear change
Housing units7,369±451,437,699no clear change

Iowa County's population since 2000

From 15,671 in 2000 to 16,504 in 2025: up 5.3%. 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.

  • 2000 Census 15,671
  • 2005 (estimate) 16,297
  • 2010 Census 16,355
  • 2015 (estimate) 16,293
  • 2020 Census 16,662
  • 2025 (estimate) 16,504

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 Iowa County?

Iowa County holds 15 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 8 census-designated places. The largest is Williamsburg with 3,408 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.

Places in Iowa County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ring: estimate with a coefficient of variation over 40%.
Williamsburgcity3,3463,360±17$58,059$204,3005.8%100%
Marengocity2,4352,725±365$57,941$123,20013.2%100%
North Englishcity1,065852±177$54,531$118,60010.3%100%
Victorcity875987±263$74,000$116,60022.3%90%
Middle AmanaGEOID 1951600CDP543683±248$100,296$267,0007.3%100%
AmanaGEOID 1901720CDP388755±286$145,903$248,4008.1%100%
ConroyGEOID 1915870CDP252199±108not published$213,0004.0%100%
LadoraGEOID 1942330city229240±85$60,625$78,2009.6%100%
ParnellGEOID 1961770city194303±97$70,893$181,30013.2%100%
South AmanaGEOID 1973965CDP165121±100$109,792$331,3000.0%100%
West AmanaGEOID 1983505CDP140124±62$55,977$184,1000.0%100%
HomesteadGEOID 1936975CDP135252±168$74,886$179,9000.0%100%
MillersburgGEOID 1952230city135129±61$79,688$106,5007.0%100%
High AmanaGEOID 1936030CDP11336±55not publishednot published0.0%100%
East AmanaGEOID 1923520CDP6491±86not publishednot published87.9%100%

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 Iowa County?

The median resident of Iowa County is 42.4 years old; 23.3% are under 18 and 20.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 3.4%. 1.0% of residents were born outside the United States.

Age, origin and education, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Race groups are non-Hispanic; Hispanic includes any race.
MeasureIowa CountyIowaChange since 2015-2019
Median age42.4±0.738.6no clear change
Under 18 years23.3%±0.1 pts22.9%–
65 years and over20.3%±0.3 pts18.1%–
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.4%7.3%+0.5 pts
White alone, not Hispanic92.5%±1.3 pts82.3%−2.5 pts
Black or African American alone, not Hispanic0.3%±0.2 pts3.8%–
Asian alone, not Hispanic0.2%±0.3 pts2.5%–
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic0.1%±0.1 pts0.2%–
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic0.0%±0.2 pts0.2%–
Two or more races, not Hispanic2.7%±1.0 pts3.5%–
Some other race alone, not Hispanic0.8%±0.9 pts0.3%–
Born outside the United States1.0%±0.4 pts5.9%no clear change
Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+)2.7%±1.1 pts9.1%–
Civilian veterans (age 18+)8.6%±1.6 pts6.5%–
With a disability13.7%±1.8 pts12.6%–
No health insurance coverage3.2%±1.1 pts5.0%no clear change
High school graduate or higher (age 25+)95.5%±1.2 pts93.3%–
Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)24.8%±3.1 pts31.4%+6.0 pts
Graduate or professional degree (age 25+)6.9%±2.0 pts10.5%–
Moved from another state in the past year0.9%±0.7 pts2.2%–

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 Iowa County earn?

Half of Iowa County's 6,909 households earn less than $71,223 a year (±$4,147), against $75,059 in Iowa. In 2015-2019 it was $75,618 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income and poverty in 2024 dollars, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
MeasureIowa CountyIowaChange since 2015-2019
Median household income$71,223±$4,147$75,059no clear change
Mean household income$90,784±$8,877$98,187–
Per capita income$38,618±$3,233$40,877no clear change
People below the poverty line8.9%±1.8 pts11.1%no clear change
Children under 18 below the poverty line12.7%±5.3 pts12.9%no clear change
Households receiving SNAP6.5%±1.7 pts8.8%–
Households with a broadband subscription88.5%±2.6 pts88.9%–

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 Iowa County?

Owners occupy 76.6% of Iowa County's occupied homes and renters 23.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $193,900 by its owner (±$8,995). The median renter pays $686 a month including utilities, and 23.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.

Housing, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
MeasureIowa CountyIowaChange since 2015-2019
Median home value (owner-occupied)$193,900±$8,995$208,000no clear change
Median gross rent$686±$42$972no clear change
Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent23.4%±8.6 pts35.2%no clear change
Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage$1,507±$87$1,533–
Owner-occupied homes76.6%±3.2 pts71.7%no clear change
Housing units7,369±451,437,699no clear change
Homeowner vacancy rate0.2%±0.3 pts0.8%–
Rental vacancy rate3.4%±2.0 pts5.7%–
Single-family detached homes79.3%±2.7 pts72.2%–
Mobile homes3.1%±1.0 pts3.2%–
Built 2020 or later0.2%±0.3 pts1.7%–
Built 1939 or earlier34.2%±3.2 pts23.5%–

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 Iowa County building?

Builders took permits for 9 new housing units across Iowa County in 2025 (5 single-family), 0.5 per 1,000 residents.

  • 2019 20 units
  • 2020 21 units
  • 2021 13 units
  • 2022 13 units
  • 2023 12 units
  • 2024 13 units
  • 2025 9 units

Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey

How do people in Iowa County get to work?

83.0% of Iowa County's workers drive alone and 8.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 1.9%.

Work and commuting, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
MeasureIowa CountyIowaChange since 2015-2019
In the labor force (age 16+)66.7%±1.8 pts66.4%–
Unemployment rate1.9%±0.9 pts3.6%no clear change
Drove alone to work83.0%±2.7 pts76.0%–
Carpooled5.8%±1.5 pts7.8%–
Public transportation0.1%±0.3 pts0.7%–
Walked2.6%±0.9 pts2.9%–
Worked from home8.1%±1.9 pts11.3%+3.4 pts
Mean travel time to work22.2 min±1.419.8 minno clear change

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 Iowa County's census tracts?

Iowa County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $61,280 (Tract 9602) to $98,529 (Tract 9601).

Census tracts of Iowa County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates; sort by any column
Tract 960119095960100Amana (9%)3,8084,017±332$98,529$246,800$7395.8%
Tract 960219095960200Marengo (46%)3,9044,243±323$61,280$151,400$72010.4%
Tract 960319095960300North English (14%)3,4453,267±350$70,000$144,700$66512.6%
Tract 960419095960400Williamsburg (34%)5,5054,980±360$65,097$220,200$6667.6%

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov

How does Iowa County compare with Iowa's other counties?

Iowa County's rank among Iowa's counties with a reliable estimate (1 = highest)
MeasureRank
Population45th of 99
Growth 2020-202546th of 99
Residents per square mile48th of 99
Median household income50th of 99
Median home value25th of 99
Median gross rent95th of 99
Poverty rate68th of 99
Bachelor's degree or higher29th of 99
Median age44th of 99

Every county in Iowa

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

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