State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
634.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.55%
Growth Since 2010
-8.75%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Keosauqua, Iowa Population 2021
918
Keosauqua is a city located in Van Buren County Iowa. It is also the county seat of Van Buren County. With a 2020 population of 918, it is the 299th largest city in Iowa and the 10663rd largest city in the United States . Keosauqua is currently growing at a rate of 0.55% annually but its population has decreased by -8.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,006 in 2010. Keosauqua reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 2 miles, Keosauqua has a population density of 635 people per square mile.
The average household income in Keosauqua is $55,000 with a poverty rate of 12.11%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $591 per month, and the median house value is $100,000. The median age in Keosauqua is 55.2 years, 50.7 years for males, and 57.2 years for females.
Keosauqua Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Keosauquawas:
- White: 96.85%
- Two or more races: 2.52%
- Black or African American: 0.63%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Keosauqua, Iowa is 918 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 908.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,006.
Keosauqua, Iowa Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 921 | 96.85% |
| Two or More Races | 24 | 2.52% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.63% |
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Keosauqua Population by Race
Keosauqua Population Pyramid $2021
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Keosauqua Population by Age
Keosauqua Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 453 | 1.97 | 61.4 |
| Married | 221 | 2.64 | 83.7 |
| Non Family | 193 | 1.1 | 35.8 |
| Female | 24 | 2.42 | 62.5 |
| Male | 15 | 2.53 | 60 |
2.62
Average Family Size
1.97
Average Household Size
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Keosauqua Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 0.39% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 43 | 5.66% |
| High School Graduate | 317 | 41.71% |
| Some College | 182 | 23.95% |
| Associates Degree | 92 | 12.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 86 | 11.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 37 | 4.87% |
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Keosauqua Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Keosauqua Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 714 | 668 | 106 |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 24 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 16 | 16 | 3 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 66.67%.
Keosauqua Educational Attainment by Race
Keosauqua Earnings by Educational Attainment
Keosauqua Language by Age
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Keosauqua Language
98.26% of Keosauqua residents speak only English, while 1.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.30% of the population.
Keosauqua Language
Keosauqua Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 829 | 62 | 7.48% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 32 | 91.43% |
| Multiple | 24 | 14 | 58.33% |
12.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.70%
Male Poverty Rate
7.69%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Keosauqua
The race most likely to be in poverty in Keosauqua is Hispanic, with 91.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Keosauqua is White, with 7.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.56%.
Keosauqua Poverty
Keosauqua Poverty Rate by Education
Keosauqua Marital Status
Marriage Rates
57.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.0%
Male Marriage Rate
54.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Keosauqua Married by Age and Sex
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Keosauqua Marriage
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.
Keosauqua Marital Status by Race
Keosauqua Marital Status
Keosauqua Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 117 | 15.02% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 41.67% |
Keosauqua Veterans by Race
Keosauqua Veterans by Education
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7.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
Keosauqua Veterans by Education
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55.1%
Labor Force Participation
51.2%
Employment Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
Keosauqua Employment by Age
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Keosauqua Employment by Race
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Keosauqua 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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75.71%
Born in Keosauqua
99.89%
Native Born
0.11%
Foreign Born
0.11%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.89% of Keosauqua residents were born in the United States, with 75.71% having been born in Iowa. 0.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Keosauqua Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 918 | 5 | 0.55% |
| 2020 | 913 | 5 | 0.55% |
| 2019 | 908 | 5 | 0.55% |
| 2018 | 903 | -18 | -1.95% |
| 2017 | 921 | -11 | -1.18% |
| 2016 | 932 | 0.00% | |
| 2015 | 932 | -17 | -1.79% |
| 2014 | 949 | -34 | -3.46% |
| 2013 | 983 | -5 | -0.51% |
| 2012 | 988 | -10 | -1.00% |
| 2011 | 998 | -9 | -0.89% |
| 2010 | 1,007 | 0.00% |