Maquoketa, Iowa Population 2022
Maquoketa is a city located in Jackson County Iowa. Maquoketa has a 2020 population of 5,948. It is also the county seat of Jackson County. Maquoketa is currently declining at a rate of -0.23% annually and its population has decreased by -4.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,211 in 2010.
The average household income in Maquoketa is $55,195 with a poverty rate of 24.65%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $600 per month, and the median house value is $90,700. The median age in Maquoketa is 40.6 years, 37.1 years for males, and 42.8 years for females.
Maquoketa Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Maquoketawas:
- White: 93.74%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 2.98%
- Two or more races: 2.08%
- Black or African American: 0.90%
- Asian: 0.30%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,634 | 93.74% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 179 | 2.98% |
| Two or More Races | 125 | 2.08% |
| Black or African American | 54 | 0.90% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.30% |
Maquoketa Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,599 | 2.24 | 70.4 |
| Non Family | 1,111 | 1.27 | 70.4 |
| Married | 945 | 2.96 | 82.5 |
| Female | 395 | 3.01 | 43.5 |
| Male | 148 | 2.95 | 64.2 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 90 | 2.21% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 135 | 3.32% |
| High School Graduate | 1,589 | 39.04% |
| Some College | 1,189 | 29.21% |
| Associates Degree | 451 | 11.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 433 | 10.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 183 | 4.50% |
Maquoketa Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,861 | 3,638 | 616 |
| Islander | 106 | 106 | |
| Black | 42 | 42 | |
| Hispanic | 41 | 41 | |
| Asian | 18 | 18 | |
| 2+ Races | 2 |
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 white people with a rate of 15.95%.
$36,728
Average Earnings
$43,973
Average Male
$28,047
Average Female
Maquoketa Language by Age
Maquoketa Language
98.76% of Maquoketa residents speak only English, while 1.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.76% of the population.
Maquoketa Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,331 | 1,264 | 23.71% |
| Multiple | 123 | 103 | 83.74% |
| Black | 51 | 51 | 100.00% |
| Asian | 18 | 8 | 44.44% |
| Other | NaN% |
24.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.15%
Male Poverty Rate
25.98%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Maquoketa
The race most likely to be in poverty in Maquoketa is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Maquoketa is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.32%.
Maquoketa Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.4%
Male Marriage Rate
39.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Maquoketa Married by Age and Sex
Maquoketa Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Maquoketa Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 330 | 7.83% |
Maquoketa Veterans by Education
3.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
59.4%
Labor Force Participation
55.4%
Employment Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
76.02%
Born in Maquoketa
97.09%
Native Born
2.91%
Foreign Born
1.95%
Non Citizen
0.97%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.09% of Maquoketa residents were born in the United States, with 76.02% having been born in Iowa. 1.95% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5,948 | -14 | -0.23% |
| 2021 | 5,962 | -14 | -0.23% |
| 2020 | 5,976 | -14 | -0.23% |
| 2019 | 5,990 | -14 | -0.23% |
| 2018 | 6,004 | -6 | -0.10% |
| 2017 | 6,010 | -18 | -0.30% |
| 2016 | 6,028 | -5 | -0.08% |
| 2015 | 6,033 | -33 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 6,066 | -44 | -0.72% |
| 2013 | 6,110 | -50 | -0.81% |
| 2012 | 6,160 | -10 | -0.16% |
| 2011 | 6,170 | -41 | -0.66% |
| 2010 | 6,211 | 99 | 0.16% |
| 2000 | 6,112 | 1 | 0.00% |
| 1990 | 6,111 | -202 | -0.32% |
| 1980 | 6,313 | 636 | 1.07% |
| 1970 | 5,677 | -232 | -0.40% |
| 1960 | 5,909 | 1,602 | 3.21% |
| 1950 | 4,307 | 231 | 0.55% |
| 1940 | 4,076 | 481 | 1.26% |
| 1930 | 3,595 | -31 | -0.09% |
| 1920 | 3,626 | 56 | 0.16% |
| 1910 | 3,570 | -207 | -0.56% |
| 1900 | 3,777 | 700 | 2.07% |
| 1890 | 3,077 | 0.00% |