Blue Grass is a city located in Scott County Iowa. Blue Grass has a 2024 population of 1,693. Blue Grass is currently growing at a rate of 0.42% annually and its population has increased by 1.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,665 in 2020.
The average household income in Blue Grass is $98,866 with a poverty rate of 10.8%. The median age in Blue Grass is 45.2 years: 42.9 years for males, and 47.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blue Grass was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,716 | 91.62% |
| Two or more races | 93 | 4.97% |
| Black or African American | 49 | 2.62% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.27% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 831 | 2.25 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Married | 444 | 2.71 | 94.6 | 5.4 |
| Non Family | 248 | 1.29 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
| Female | 112 | 2.47 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Male | 27 | 2.7 | 100 | 0 |
2.58
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
83.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 45 | 3.35% |
| Associates Degree | 181 | 13.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 296 | 22.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 129 | 9.6% |
| High School Graduate | 412 | 30.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21 | 1.56% |
| Some College | 260 | 19.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,189 | 1,142 | 367 |
| Hispanic | 61 | 61 | 26 |
| Black | 49 | 30 | 23 |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 44 | 4 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,931 | $99,375 | $62,008 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,563 | $80,938 | $70,625 |
| High School Graduate | $44,107 | $53,750 | $34,821 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,063 | $38,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $60,038 | $77,563 | $46,146 |
| Some College | $57,708 | $79,583 | $31,250 |
$60,038
Average Earnings
$77,563
Average Male
$46,146
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.52% of Blue Grass residents speak only English, while 2.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,620 | 162 | 10% |
| Multiple | 93 | 30 | 32.26% |
| Hispanic | 106 | 12 | 11.32% |
| Black | 49 | 9 | 18.37% |
10.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.68%
Male Poverty Rate
10.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blue Grass is Multiple, with 32.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blue Grass is White, with 10% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 16.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.29% |
| High School | 2.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 54.84% |
| Female Employed | 7.95% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $103,317 | $117,642 |
| Households | $78,125 | $98,866 |
| Married Families | $117,593 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,250 | $52,365 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.4%
Male Marriage Rate
55.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
115
Number of Veterans
104
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 54 |
| Second Gulf War | 38 |
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 47 |
| 35 to 54 | 35 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98 | 7.34% |
| Black | 14 | 28.57% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 7.58% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 6.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.3%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.97%
Born in Blue Grass
98.29%
Native Born
1.71%
Foreign Born
1.44%
Non Citizen
0.27%
Naturalized
98.29% of Blue Grass residents were born in the United States, with 67.97% having been born in Iowa. 1.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,728 | 7 | 0.41% |
| 2028 | 1,721 | 7 | 0.41% |
| 2027 | 1,714 | 7 | 0.41% |
| 2026 | 1,707 | 7 | 0.41% |
| 2025 | 1,700 | 7 | 0.41% |
| 2024 | 1,693 | 7 | 0.42% |
| 2023 | 1,686 | 8 | 0.48% |
| 2022 | 1,678 | 5 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 1,673 | 8 | 0.48% |
| 2020 | 1,665 | 0 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1,665 | -7 | -0.42% |
| 2018 | 1,672 | -11 | -0.65% |
| 2017 | 1,683 | 15 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 1,668 | 19 | 1.15% |
| 2015 | 1,649 | 27 | 1.66% |
| 2014 | 1,622 | 34 | 2.14% |
| 2013 | 1,588 | 34 | 2.19% |
| 2012 | 1,554 | 61 | 4.09% |
| 2011 | 1,493 | 38 | 2.61% |
| 2010 | 1,455 | 0 | 0% |