Montezuma Flag

Montezuma

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.47
State:
Iowa

Montezuma is a city located in Poweshiek County, Iowa. Montezuma has a 2026 population of 1,409. It is also the county seat of Poweshiek County. Montezuma is currently declining at a rate of -0.42% annually and its population has decreased by -2.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,445 in 2020.

The median household income in Montezuma is $65,660 with a poverty rate of 12.52%. The median age in Montezuma is 40 years: 35.6 years for males, and 47.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 100.9 males.

1.4K
Total Population
570
Density (mi²)
-6 -0.42%
Growth

Montezuma Population

Montezuma Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,409-6-0.42%
20251,415-6-0.42%
20241,421-15-1.04%
20231,436-6-0.42%
20221,442-4-0.28%
20211,44610.07%
20201,445-3-0.21%
20191,396-3-0.21%
20181,399-10-0.71%
20171,40960.43%
20161,403-10-0.71%
20151,413-12-0.84%
20141,42500%
20131,425-10-0.7%
20121,435-23-1.58%
20111,458-4-0.27%
20101,45400%

Median Age

Overall: 40 years
Female: 47.5 years
Male: 35.6 years

Montezuma Adults

There are 1,109 adults, (297 of whom are seniors) in Montezuma.

Sex Ratio

Female: 702 (49.8%)
Male: 708 (50.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Montezuma includes 88.58% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,24988.58%
Two or more races1389.79%
Black or African American130.92%
Native American100.71%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races594.18%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,24988.58%
Two or more races795.6%
Black or African American130.92%
Native American100.71%

Montezuma Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Montezuma 's average per capita income is $47,188. Household income levels show a median of $65,660. The poverty rate stands at 12.52%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$100,833-
Families$82,426$94,042
Households$65,660$73,903
Non Families$27,284$46,120

$47,188

Average Income

$65,660

Median Household Income

12.52%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)