U.S. County · Profile

Poweshiek County

18.5KTotal Population
32Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-2.00%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Poweshiek County has a population of 18,453 as of 2023. It is located in Iowa.

Demographics

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

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):3.4%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White92.3%17,032
Hispanic or Latino3.4%627
Two or More Races3.0%554
Asian2.2%406
Black or African American1.2%221
Some Other Race1.1%203
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%37
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

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

Median Household Income
$61,192
18.0% below national average
Per Capita Income
$37,527
2.1% below national average
Poverty Rate
10.8%
6.1% below national average
Median Age
40.7 years

Income & Poverty

$61,192Median Household Income
$37,527Per Capita Income
10.8%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$61,192$87,550
Families$90,108$117,154
Married-couple Families$90,108$100,921
Nonfamily Households$38,500$41,580

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 Poweshiek 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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