Iowa is a state in the Midwest region of the United States, known for rolling prairies, fertile farmland, and river valleys. It has a population of 3,264,560, making it the 32nd most populated state in the country. The capital city is Des Moines. Iowa has a agricultural giant with renewable energy development.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Iowa includes 85.59% White, 3.86% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,735,264 | 85.59% |
| Two or more races | 179,208 | 5.61% |
| Black or African American | 123,234 | 3.86% |
| Asian | 78,267 | 2.45% |
| Other race | 64,571 | 2.02% |
| Native American | 10,998 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4,396 | 0.14% |
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Iowa's average per capita income is $49,543. Household income levels show a median of $73,147. The poverty rate stands at 10.99%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $108,018 | $131,760 |
| Families | $94,472 | $117,142 |
| Households | $73,147 | $95,968 |
| Non Families | $43,273 | $57,594 |
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Iowa’s population trends show significant urban-suburban growth contrasting with rural decline. Polk County, centered on Des Moines, leads with 513,000 residents and continues to grow at 4.1%, while nearby Dallas County has experienced the state’s fastest growth at 16.4%. The Cedar Rapids-Iowa City corridor, including Linn County and Johnson County, remains a significant population center, though Linn has declined slightly. Rural counties are facing considerable challenges, with Henry County showing the steepest decline at 11.3%, while several small counties like Adams County and Osceola County have lost over 6% of their population since 2020.