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Mills County, Iowa Population 2021
Mills County, Iowa's estimated population is 15,191 with a growth rate of 0.27% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mills County, Iowa is the 51st largest county inIowa. The 2010 Population was 15,076 and has seen a growth of 0.76% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,191 | 41 | 0.27% |
| 2020 | 15,150 | 41 | 0.27% |
| 2019 | 15,109 | 41 | 0.27% |
| 2018 | 15,068 | 8 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 15,060 | 7 | 0.05% |
| 2016 | 15,053 | 171 | 1.15% |
| 2015 | 14,882 | 122 | 0.83% |
| 2014 | 14,760 | -145 | -0.97% |
| 2013 | 14,905 | 32 | 0.22% |
| 2012 | 14,873 | -156 | -1.04% |
| 2011 | 15,029 | -47 | -0.31% |
| 2010 | 15,076 | 1,874 | 14.19% |
| 1990 | 13,202 | -204 | -1.52% |
| 1980 | 13,406 | 1,800 | 15.51% |
| 1970 | 11,606 | -1,444 | -11.07% |
| 1960 | 13,050 | -1,014 | -7.21% |
| 1950 | 14,064 | -1,000 | -6.64% |
| 1940 | 15,064 | -802 | -5.05% |
| 1930 | 15,866 | 444 | 2.88% |
| 1920 | 15,422 | -389 | -2.46% |
| 1910 | 15,811 | -953 | -5.68% |
| 1900 | 16,764 | 2,216 | 15.23% |
| 1890 | 14,548 | 411 | 2.91% |
| 1880 | 14,137 | 5,419 | 62.16% |
| 1870 | 8,718 | 4,237 | 94.55% |
| 1860 | 4,481 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.27% (41)
County Website
State
Founded
1851
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
15,076
Growth Since 2010
0.76% (115)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,492 | 96.39% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 142 | 0.94% |
| Two or More Races | 124 | 0.82% |
| Some Other Race | 103 | 0.69% |
| Black or African American | 103 | 0.69% |
| Asian | 70 | 0.47% |
Mills County, Iowa Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,554 | 2.61 | 77.9 |
| Married | 3,251 | 3.18 | 89.4 |
| Non Family | 1,641 | 1.19 | 65.5 |
| Female | 447 | 3.38 | 49.2 |
| Male | 215 | 3.36 | 56.7 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 189 | 1.83% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 556 | 5.38% |
| High School Graduate | 3,519 | 34.08% |
| Some College | 2,326 | 22.52% |
| Associates Degree | 1,246 | 12.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,759 | 17.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 732 | 7.09% |
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Mills County, Iowa Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,939 | 9,277 | 2,428 |
| Hispanic | 257 | 195 | 18 |
| Other Race | 82 | 53 | |
| Native American | 78 | 70 | 23 |
| Asian | 38 | 29 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 33 | 21 |
| Black | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.34%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 58.33%.
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$44,614
Average Earnings
$53,669
Average Male
$32,296
Average Female
Mills County, Iowa Language by Age
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Mills County, Iowa Language
97.24% of Mills County, Iowa residents speak only English, while 2.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.60% of the population.
Mills County, Iowa Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,944 | 1,009 | 7.24% |
| Hispanic | 471 | 142 | 30.15% |
| Native | 133 | 71 | 53.38% |
| Other | 103 | 30 | 29.13% |
| Asian | 70 | 25 | 35.71% |
| Multiple | 122 | 9 | 7.38% |
8.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.08%
Male Poverty Rate
10.58%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Mills County, Iowa
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mills County, Iowa is Native, with 53.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mills County, Iowa is White, with 7.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.25%.
Mills County, Iowa Marital Status
Marriage Rates
55.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.9%
Male Marriage Rate
53.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Mills County, Iowa Married by Age and Sex
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Mills County, Iowa Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Mills County, Iowa Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,158 | 10.45% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 8.08% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 16.67% |
| Native American | 5 | 4.81% |
| Asian | 1 | 2.22% |
Mills County, Iowa Veterans by Education
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4.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
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65.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.7%
Employment Rate
4%
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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47.56%
Born in Mills County, Iowa
98.52%
Native Born
1.48%
Foreign Born
0.71%
Non Citizen
0.77%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.52% of Mills County, Iowa residents were born in the United States, with 47.56% having been born in Iowa. 0.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- 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