Dubuque County, Iowa Population 2022
Dubuque County, Iowa's estimated population is 98,478 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 in Iowa. The 2010 Population was 93,929 and has seen a growth of 4.84% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 3,059 | 0.00% | |
| 1850 | 10,841 | 7,782 | 254.40% |
| 1860 | 31,164 | 20,323 | 187.46% |
| 1870 | 38,969 | 7,805 | 25.04% |
| 1880 | 42,996 | 4,027 | 10.33% |
| 1890 | 49,848 | 6,852 | 15.94% |
| 1900 | 56,403 | 6,555 | 13.15% |
| 1910 | 57,450 | 1,047 | 1.86% |
| 1920 | 58,262 | 812 | 1.41% |
| 1930 | 61,214 | 2,952 | 5.07% |
| 1940 | 63,768 | 2,554 | 4.17% |
| 1950 | 71,337 | 7,569 | 11.87% |
| 1960 | 80,048 | 8,711 | 12.21% |
| 1970 | 90,609 | 10,561 | 13.19% |
| 1980 | 93,745 | 3,136 | 3.46% |
| 1990 | 86,403 | -7,342 | -7.83% |
| 2010 | 93,929 | 7,526 | 8.71% |
| 2011 | 94,593 | 664 | 0.71% |
| 2012 | 95,159 | 566 | 0.60% |
| 2013 | 95,945 | 786 | 0.83% |
| 2014 | 96,481 | 536 | 0.56% |
| 2015 | 96,850 | 369 | 0.38% |
| 2016 | 96,763 | -87 | -0.09% |
| 2017 | 97,066 | 303 | 0.31% |
| 2018 | 96,922 | -144 | -0.15% |
| 2019 | 97,311 | 389 | 0.40% |
| 2020 | 97,700 | 389 | 0.40% |
| 2021 | 98,089 | 389 | 0.40% |
| 2022 | 98,478 | 389 | 0.40% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89,329 | 91.91% |
| Black or African American | 3,042 | 3.13% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 231 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 1,144 | 1.18% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 577 | 0.59% |
| Some Other Race | 451 | 0.46% |
| Two or More Races | 2,419 | 2.49% |
Dubuque County, Iowa Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 38,655 | 2.41 | 73.4 |
| Married | 20,177 | 3 | 91.5 |
| Male | 1,722 | 2.97 | 64.9 |
| Female | 3,289 | 3.27 | 52.7 |
| Non Family | 13,467 | 1.25 | 52.5 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,275 | 1.96% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,112 | 4.77% |
| High School Graduate | 21,321 | 32.70% |
| Some College | 12,522 | 19.21% |
| Associates Degree | 6,513 | 9.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13,116 | 20.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,339 | 11.26% |
Dubuque County, Iowa Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 708 | 607 | 304 |
| 2+ Races | 776 | 761 | 331 |
| White | 60,967 | 57,316 | 19,260 |
| Hispanic | 1,036 | 701 | 252 |
| Other Race | 247 | 127 | 56 |
| Native American | 159 | 140 | 34 |
| Black | 1,402 | 1,259 | 285 |
| Islander | 293 | 166 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 98.07%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 42.94%.
$41,266
Average Earnings
$49,705
Average Male
$33,681
Average Female
Dubuque County, Iowa Language by Age
Dubuque County, Iowa Language
95.86% of Dubuque County, Iowa residents speak only English, while 4.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.98% of the population.
Dubuque County, Iowa Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 577 | 364 | 63.08% |
| Black | 2,715 | 1,067 | 39.30% |
| Hispanic | 2,244 | 494 | 22.01% |
| Native | 213 | 35 | 16.43% |
| Multiple | 2,266 | 312 | 13.77% |
| Asian | 1,103 | 120 | 10.88% |
| White | 84,871 | 6,923 | 8.16% |
| Other | 161 | NaN% |
9.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.54%
Male Poverty Rate
12.27%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Dubuque County, Iowa
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dubuque County, Iowa is Islander, with 63.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dubuque County, Iowa is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.04%.
Dubuque County, Iowa Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.6%
Male Marriage Rate
52.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Dubuque County, Iowa Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,063 | 7.21% |
| Black | 59 | 3.09% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.74% |
| Islander | 22 | 7.03% |
| 2+ Races | 79 | 7.12% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 1.62% |
Dubuque County, Iowa Veterans by Education
5.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
67.8%
Labor Force Participation
65%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
74.19%
Born in Dubuque County, Iowa
97.26%
Native Born
2.74%
Foreign Born
1.53%
Non Citizen
1.21%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.26% of Dubuque County, Iowa residents were born in the United States, with 74.19% having been born in Iowa. 1.53% 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