Iowa
3.2 million people live in Iowa. Its population grew 1.5% since 2020, the 19th slowest of 51. The typical household earns $76,483 a year, 10% below the national median, and the median home is worth $237,000, 36% below the U.S. median.
- Population
- 3.2 million
- 20th lowest of 51
- Median household income
- $76,483
- 10% lower than the U.S. ($84,780)
- Median home value
- $237,000
- 36% lower than the U.S. ($371,100)
- Poverty rate
- 11.0%
- 0.8 points below the U.S. (11.8%)
Economy
Compare all statesMedian household income
$76,483 per year
10% lower than the U.S. ($84,780). 15th lowest of 51.
Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Income per person
$42,709 per year
9% lower than the U.S. ($47,171). 13th lowest of 51.
Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Poverty rate
11.0%
0.8 points below the U.S. (11.8%). 23rd lowest of 51.
Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.
Average commute
20.2 min one way
26% lower than the U.S. (27.4 min). 7th lowest of 51.
Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.
Housing
Compare all statesMedian home value
$237,000
36% lower than the U.S. ($371,100). 6th lowest of 51.
For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Median rent
$1,026 per month
34% lower than the U.S. ($1,557). 2nd lowest of 51.
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Homeownership rate
71.4%
6.1 points above the U.S. (65.3%). 10th highest of 51.
Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.
People
Compare all statesPopulation
3,238,387
0.95% of the U.S. total. 20th lowest of 51.
Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.
Population change since 2020
+1.5%
1.6 points below the U.S. (+3.1%). 19th lowest of 51.
Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.
Under 18
22.2%
1.1 points above the U.S. (21.1%). 14th highest of 51.
Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.
65 and older
20.1%
1.2 points above the U.S. (18.9%). 20th highest of 51.
Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.
Born abroad
6.6%
8.1 points below the U.S. (14.7%). 19th lowest of 51.
Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.
Race and ethnicity
White largest group
White residents are the largest group in Iowa, at 81.0%. Nationwide they are 56.1%.
White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.
- White 81.0% U.S. 56.1%
- Black 4.6% U.S. 12.3%
- Asian 2.6% U.S. 6.6%
- Other 3.6% U.S. 4.5%
- Hispanic 8.1% U.S. 20.5%
Education
Compare all statesBachelor's degree or higher
32.6%
4.8 points below the U.S. (37.4%). 12th lowest of 51.
Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.
Health
Compare all statesWithout health insurance
6.9%
3.3 points below the U.S. (10.2%). 12th lowest of 51.
Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.