County · Iowa
Page County, Iowa
Page County, Iowa. Page County had 14,856 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.4% since 2020, while Iowa grew 1.5%. It holds 10 places (10 cities, villages and boroughs) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 19145.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,856
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,211 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,131
Median household income
$57,953
±$4,402 (90% margin)
Iowa: $75,059
Median home value
$125,300
±$10,143 (90% margin)
Iowa: $208,000
Median gross rent
$705
±$68 (90% margin)
Iowa: $972
How many people live in Page County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 15,211 residents in Page County. The Census Bureau estimates 14,856 for July 1, 2025, down 2.4% since 2020, while Iowa grew 1.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 15,131 over 535 square miles of land.
| Measure | Page County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,131 | 3,210,507 | −137 |
| Households | 6,255±189 | 1,315,707 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.23±0.06 | 2.36 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,004±83 | 1,437,699 | −186 |
Page County's population since 2000
From 16,976 in 2000 to 14,856 in 2025: down 12.5%. 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 Page County?
Page County holds 10 places: 10 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Clarinda with 5,273 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Clarinda | 5,369 | $46,348 |
|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah | 4,925 | $59,783 |
| Essex | 722 | $58,095 |
| CoinGEOID 1914970 | 176 | $48,889 |
| College SpringsGEOID 1915105 | 172 | $72,888 |
| ShambaughGEOID 1971895 | 159 | $70,250 |
| BraddyvilleGEOID 1907930 | 147 | $58,438 |
| YorktownGEOID 1987420 | 60 | $83,750 |
| NorthboroGEOID 1957045 | 52 | $56,875 |
| BlanchardGEOID 1906895 | 29 | $56,250 |
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 Page County?
The median resident of Page County is 45.1 years old; 19.2% are under 18 and 24.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.4%. 1.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Page County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.1±0.6 | 38.6 | +1.0 |
| Under 18 years | 19.2%±0.8 pts | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.2%±0.5 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3% | 7.3% | −0.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.3%±0.5 pts | 82.3% | −0.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.7%±0.5 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4%±0.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.9%±0.7 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.5%±0.8 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3%±1.2 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 17.5%±1.9 pts | 12.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.8%±1.3 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.4%±1.3 pts | 93.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.2%±2.2 pts | 31.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.8%±1.1 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.2%±1.1 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 Page County earn?
Half of Page County's 6,255 households earn less than $57,953 a year (±$4,402), against $75,059 in Iowa. In 2015-2019 the median was $63,832 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $5,879 after inflation. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Page County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,953±$4,402 | $75,059 | −$5,879 |
| Mean household income | $76,498±$6,108 | $98,187 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,365±$2,594 | $40,877 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.8%±2.7 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.4%±6.4 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.8%±3.0 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.8%±2.1 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 Page County?
Owners occupy 70.5% of Page County's occupied homes and renters 29.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $125,300 by its owner (±$10,143). The median renter pays $705 a month including utilities, and 27.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Page County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $125,300±$10,143 | $208,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $705±$68 | $972 | −$111 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.3%±7.2 pts | 35.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,178±$62 | $1,533 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.5%±3.8 pts | 71.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,004±83 | 1,437,699 | −186 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±1.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.6%±4.4 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.6%±2.8 pts | 72.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.7%±0.7 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 41.1%±3.6 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 Page County building?
Builders took permits for 12 new housing units across Page County in 2025 (12 single-family), 0.8 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 Page County get to work?
78.7% of Page County's workers drive alone and 5.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Page County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.3%±2.2 pts | 66.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0%±1.8 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.7%±2.9 pts | 76.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.0%±2.4 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 3.3%±1.8 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.6%±1.4 pts | 11.3% | +2.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.8 min±1.8 | 19.8 min | +2.4 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 Page County's census tracts?
Page County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $40,240 (Tract 4905) to $74,522 (Tract 4901).
| Tract 490119145490100 | 2,655±193 | $74,522 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 490219145490200 | 1,922±205 | $55,417 |
| Tract 490319145490300 | 3,032±213 | $61,172 |
| Tract 490419145490400 | 3,220±183 | $57,917 |
| Tract 490519145490500 | 2,239±190 | $40,240 |
| Tract 490619145490600 | 2,063±179 | $67,014 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Page County compare with Iowa's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 50th of 99 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 75th of 99 |
| Residents per square mile | 47th of 99 |
| Median household income | 97th of 99 |
| Median home value | 79th of 99 |
| Median gross rent | 92nd of 99 |
| Poverty rate | 17th of 99 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 83rd of 99 |
| Median age | 9th 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
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Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Page 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.