State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,208.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.32% (18)
Growth Since 2010
0.72% (40)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Anamosa, Iowa Population 2021
5,573
Anamosa is a city located in Jones County Iowa. It is also the county seat of Jones County. With a 2020 population of 5,573, it is the 68th largest city in Iowa and the 4471st largest city in the United States . Anamosa is currently growing at a rate of 0.32% annually and its population has increased by 0.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,533 in 2010. Anamosa reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 3 miles, Anamosa has a population density of 2,208 people per square mile.
The average household income in Anamosa is $51,690 with a poverty rate of 14.23%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $598 per month, and the median house value is $103,400. The median age in Anamosa is 41.9 years, 39.9 years for males, and 46.3 years for females.
Anamosa Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Anamosawas:
- White: 89.96%
- Black or African American: 6.15%
- Asian: 3.32%
- Native American: 0.33%
- Two or more races: 0.24%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Anamosa, Iowa is 5,573 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 5,537.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 5,533.
Anamosa, Iowa Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,926 | 89.96% |
| Black or African American | 337 | 6.15% |
| Asian | 182 | 3.32% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 18 | 0.33% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 0.24% |
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Anamosa Population by Race
Anamosa Population Pyramid $2021
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Anamosa Population by Age
Anamosa Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,117 | 2.07 | 69.2 |
| Non Family | 1,020 | 1.06 | 64.7 |
| Married | 822 | 3.11 | 80 |
| Female | 216 | 2.82 | 48.1 |
| Male | 59 | 2.39 | 72.9 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.07
Average Household Size
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Anamosa Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 179 | 4.57% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 347 | 8.85% |
| High School Graduate | 1,596 | 40.72% |
| Some College | 789 | 20.13% |
| Associates Degree | 370 | 9.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 395 | 10.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 243 | 6.20% |
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Anamosa Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Anamosa Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,417 | 3,131 | 638 |
| Black | 233 | 147 | |
| Asian | 132 | 6 | |
| Hispanic | 117 | 101 | |
| Native American | 18 | 6 | |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.67%.
Anamosa Educational Attainment by Race
Anamosa Earnings by Educational Attainment
Anamosa Language by Age
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Anamosa Language
94.31% of Anamosa residents speak only English, while 5.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.82% of the population.
Anamosa Language
Anamosa Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,069 | 629 | 15.46% |
| Hispanic | 162 | 2 | 1.23% |
14.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.77%
Male Poverty Rate
15.51%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Anamosa
The race most likely to be in poverty in Anamosa is White, with 15.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Anamosa is Hispanic, with 1.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.37%.
Anamosa Poverty
Anamosa Poverty Rate by Education
Anamosa Marital Status
Marriage Rates
39.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.0%
Male Marriage Rate
42.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Anamosa Married by Age and Sex
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Anamosa Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Anamosa Marital Status by Race
Anamosa Marital Status
Anamosa Veterans by War
Anamosa Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 502 | 12.11% |
| Black | 12 | 3.56% |
Anamosa Veterans by Race
Anamosa Veterans by Education
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10.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
Anamosa Veterans by Education
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48.6%
Labor Force Participation
45.3%
Employment Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
Anamosa Employment by Age
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Anamosa Employment by Race
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Anamosa Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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66.03%
Born in Anamosa
96.37%
Native Born
3.63%
Foreign Born
2.01%
Non Citizen
1.63%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.37% of Anamosa residents were born in the United States, with 66.03% having been born in Iowa. 2.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Anamosa Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,573 | 18 | 0.32% |
| 2020 | 5,555 | 18 | 0.33% |
| 2019 | 5,537 | 18 | 0.33% |
| 2018 | 5,519 | 42 | 0.77% |
| 2017 | 5,477 | 111 | 2.07% |
| 2016 | 5,366 | -73 | -1.34% |
| 2015 | 5,439 | -61 | -1.11% |
| 2014 | 5,500 | 51 | 0.94% |
| 2013 | 5,449 | -104 | -1.87% |
| 2012 | 5,553 | -91 | -1.61% |
| 2011 | 5,644 | 91 | 1.64% |
| 2010 | 5,553 | 59 | 0.11% |
| 2000 | 5,494 | 394 | 0.75% |
| 1990 | 5,100 | 142 | 0.28% |
| 1980 | 4,958 | 569 | 1.23% |
| 1970 | 4,389 | -227 | -0.50% |
| 1960 | 4,616 | 706 | 1.67% |
| 1950 | 3,910 | -159 | -0.40% |
| 1940 | 4,069 | 490 | 1.29% |
| 1930 | 3,579 | 698 | 2.19% |
| 1920 | 2,881 | -102 | -0.35% |
| 1910 | 2,983 | 92 | 0.31% |
| 1900 | 2,891 | 0.00% |