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Dubuque County, Iowa Population 2021
Dubuque County, Iowa's estimated population is 98,089 with a growth rate of 0.40% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dubuque County, Iowa is the 8th largest county inIowa. The 2010 Population was 93,929 and has seen a growth of 4.43% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 98,089 | 389 | 0.40% |
| 2020 | 97,700 | 389 | 0.40% |
| 2019 | 97,311 | 389 | 0.40% |
| 2018 | 96,922 | -144 | -0.15% |
| 2017 | 97,066 | 303 | 0.31% |
| 2016 | 96,763 | -87 | -0.09% |
| 2015 | 96,850 | 369 | 0.38% |
| 2014 | 96,481 | 536 | 0.56% |
| 2013 | 95,945 | 786 | 0.83% |
| 2012 | 95,159 | 566 | 0.60% |
| 2011 | 94,593 | 664 | 0.71% |
| 2010 | 93,929 | 7,526 | 8.71% |
| 1990 | 86,403 | -7,342 | -7.83% |
| 1980 | 93,745 | 3,136 | 3.46% |
| 1970 | 90,609 | 10,561 | 13.19% |
| 1960 | 80,048 | 8,711 | 12.21% |
| 1950 | 71,337 | 7,569 | 11.87% |
| 1940 | 63,768 | 2,554 | 4.17% |
| 1930 | 61,214 | 2,952 | 5.07% |
| 1920 | 58,262 | 812 | 1.41% |
| 1910 | 57,450 | 1,047 | 1.86% |
| 1900 | 56,403 | 6,555 | 13.15% |
| 1890 | 49,848 | 6,852 | 15.94% |
| 1880 | 42,996 | 4,027 | 10.33% |
| 1870 | 38,969 | 7,805 | 25.04% |
| 1860 | 31,164 | 20,323 | 187.46% |
| 1850 | 10,841 | 7,782 | 254.40% |
| 1840 | 3,059 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.40% (389)
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State
Founded
1834
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
93,929
Growth Since 2010
4.43% (4,160)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89,785 | 92.58% |
| Black or African American | 3,440 | 3.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1,471 | 1.52% |
| Asian | 1,050 | 1.08% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 509 | 0.52% |
| Some Other Race | 477 | 0.49% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 250 | 0.26% |
Dubuque County, Iowa Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 38,210 | 2.43 | 73.3 |
| Married | 19,647 | 3.02 | 90.5 |
| Non Family | 13,352 | 1.27 | 54.4 |
| Female | 3,409 | 3.29 | 52.7 |
| Male | 1,802 | 2.94 | 65.4 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,442 | 2.22% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,289 | 5.07% |
| High School Graduate | 21,221 | 32.72% |
| Some College | 12,668 | 19.53% |
| Associates Degree | 6,287 | 9.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12,828 | 19.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,119 | 10.98% |
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Dubuque County, Iowa Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60,871 | 56,897 | 18,915 |
| Black | 1,375 | 1,166 | 243 |
| Hispanic | 976 | 645 | 294 |
| Asian | 714 | 638 | 302 |
| 2+ Races | 552 | 504 | 128 |
| Islander | 260 | 175 | 35 |
| Other Race | 258 | 127 | 88 |
| Native American | 158 | 146 | 35 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.47%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 42.30%.
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$40,322
Average Earnings
$49,864
Average Male
$31,641
Average Female
Dubuque County, Iowa Language by Age
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Dubuque County, Iowa Language
95.74% of Dubuque County, Iowa residents speak only English, while 4.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.99% of the population.
Dubuque County, Iowa Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85,057 | 7,657 | 9.00% |
| Black | 3,068 | 1,662 | 54.17% |
| Hispanic | 2,145 | 502 | 23.40% |
| Islander | 509 | 288 | 56.58% |
| Multiple | 1,346 | 261 | 19.39% |
| Other | 454 | 244 | 53.74% |
| Asian | 1,012 | 161 | 15.91% |
| Native | 234 | 27 | 11.54% |
11.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.23%
Male Poverty Rate
13.52%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Dubuque County, Iowa
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dubuque County, Iowa is Islander, with 56.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dubuque County, Iowa is White, with 9.00% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.37%.
Dubuque County, Iowa Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.0%
Male Marriage Rate
50.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Dubuque County, Iowa Married by Age and Sex
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Dubuque County, Iowa 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.
Dubuque County, Iowa Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,292 | 7.53% |
| 2+ Races | 68 | 9.20% |
| Black | 67 | 3.41% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 2.37% |
| Asian | 24 | 2.75% |
| Islander | 14 | 5.04% |
Dubuque County, Iowa Veterans by Education
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6.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
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68%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
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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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73.51%
Born in Dubuque County, Iowa
97.23%
Native Born
2.77%
Foreign Born
1.68%
Non Citizen
1.09%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.23% of Dubuque County, Iowa residents were born in the United States, with 73.51% having been born in Iowa. 1.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990