U.S. County · Profile

Pottawattamie County

93.2KTotal Population
98Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+6.10%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Pottawattamie County has a population of 93,179 as of 2023. It is located in Iowa.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Pottawattamie County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):8.5%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White89.7%83,582
Hispanic or Latino8.5%7,920
Two or More Races5.7%5,311
Some Other Race1.8%1,677
Black or African American1.5%1,398
Asian0.9%839
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%186
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%93

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Pottawattamie County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$68,718
7.9% below national average
Per Capita Income
$34,701
9.5% below national average
Poverty Rate
11.3%
1.7% below national average
Median Age
39.7 years

Income & Poverty

$68,718Median Household Income
$34,701Per Capita Income
11.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$68,718$85,937
Families$84,320$101,558
Married-couple Families$84,320$94,438
Nonfamily Households$39,060$42,185

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Pottawattamie County, Iowa.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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