U.S. County · Profile

Story County

98.6KTotal Population
172Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+23.23%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Story County has a population of 98,566 as of 2023. It is located in Iowa.

Demographics

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

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):3.8%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White83.8%82,598
Asian7.3%7,195
Two or More Races4.7%4,633
Hispanic or Latino3.8%3,746
Black or African American2.4%2,366
Some Other Race1.5%1,478
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%296
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

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

Median Household Income
$66,197
11.2% below national average
Per Capita Income
$35,704
6.9% below national average
Poverty Rate
19.6%
70.4% above national average
Median Age
26.5 years

Income & Poverty

$66,197Median Household Income
$35,704Per Capita Income
19.6%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$66,197$89,244
Families$109,432$131,451
Married-couple Families$109,432$122,564
Nonfamily Households$39,798$42,982

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 Story 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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