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Pottawattamie County, Iowa Population 2021
Pottawattamie County, Iowa's estimated population is 93,090 with a growth rate of -0.06% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Pottawattamie County, Iowa is the 11th largest county inIowa. The 2010 Population was 93,363 and has seen a growth of -0.29% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93,090 | -58 | -0.06% |
| 2020 | 93,148 | -58 | -0.06% |
| 2019 | 93,206 | -58 | -0.06% |
| 2018 | 93,264 | -152 | -0.16% |
| 2017 | 93,416 | -102 | -0.11% |
| 2016 | 93,518 | -45 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 93,563 | 305 | 0.33% |
| 2014 | 93,258 | 403 | 0.43% |
| 2013 | 92,855 | -61 | -0.07% |
| 2012 | 92,916 | -582 | -0.62% |
| 2011 | 93,498 | 135 | 0.14% |
| 2010 | 93,363 | 10,735 | 12.99% |
| 1990 | 82,628 | -3,933 | -4.54% |
| 1980 | 86,561 | -430 | -0.49% |
| 1970 | 86,991 | 3,889 | 4.68% |
| 1960 | 83,102 | 13,420 | 19.26% |
| 1950 | 69,682 | 2,926 | 4.38% |
| 1940 | 66,756 | -3,132 | -4.48% |
| 1930 | 69,888 | 8,338 | 13.55% |
| 1920 | 61,550 | 5,718 | 10.24% |
| 1910 | 55,832 | 1,496 | 2.75% |
| 1900 | 54,336 | 6,906 | 14.56% |
| 1890 | 47,430 | 7,580 | 19.02% |
| 1880 | 39,850 | 22,957 | 135.90% |
| 1870 | 16,893 | 11,925 | 240.04% |
| 1860 | 4,968 | -2,860 | -36.54% |
| 1850 | 7,828 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.06% (-58)
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State
Founded
September 21, 1848
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
93,363
Growth Since 2010
-0.29% (-273)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86,816 | 92.96% |
| Some Other Race | 2,042 | 2.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1,804 | 1.93% |
| Black or African American | 1,638 | 1.75% |
| Asian | 728 | 0.78% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 355 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.01% |
Pottawattamie County, Iowa Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 36,799 | 2.48 | 68.4 |
| Married | 17,886 | 3.09 | 84.7 |
| Non Family | 12,682 | 1.23 | 53.5 |
| Female | 4,586 | 3.27 | 48 |
| Male | 1,645 | 3.17 | 63.9 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,057 | 3.25% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,601 | 7.28% |
| High School Graduate | 20,652 | 32.68% |
| Some College | 15,048 | 23.81% |
| Associates Degree | 7,273 | 11.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9,315 | 14.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,252 | 6.73% |
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Pottawattamie County, Iowa Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57,730 | 52,661 | 12,917 |
| Hispanic | 3,572 | 2,157 | 411 |
| Other Race | 1,041 | 551 | 101 |
| Black | 731 | 672 | 47 |
| 2+ Races | 621 | 555 | 165 |
| Asian | 488 | 446 | 62 |
| Native American | 219 | 159 | 4 |
| Islander | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 26.57%.
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$40,036
Average Earnings
$45,519
Average Male
$33,983
Average Female
Pottawattamie County, Iowa Language by Age
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Pottawattamie County, Iowa Language
93.23% of Pottawattamie County, Iowa residents speak only English, while 6.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.39% of the population.
Pottawattamie County, Iowa Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80,262 | 7,730 | 9.63% |
| Hispanic | 7,024 | 1,626 | 23.15% |
| Other | 2,013 | 689 | 34.23% |
| Black | 1,249 | 213 | 17.05% |
| Multiple | 1,738 | 127 | 7.31% |
| Asian | 701 | 61 | 8.70% |
| Native | 319 | 50 | 15.67% |
10.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.50%
Male Poverty Rate
11.92%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Pottawattamie County, Iowa
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pottawattamie County, Iowa is Other, with 34.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pottawattamie County, Iowa is Multiple, with 7.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.50%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.41%.
Pottawattamie County, Iowa Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.7%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Pottawattamie County, Iowa Married by Age and Sex
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Pottawattamie 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 35-44.
Pottawattamie County, Iowa Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,498 | 9.68% |
| 2+ Races | 160 | 16.97% |
| Hispanic | 116 | 2.61% |
| Asian | 34 | 5.71% |
| Native American | 14 | 4.53% |
| Other Race | 13 | 1.05% |
Pottawattamie County, Iowa Veterans by Education
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4.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
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66.4%
Labor Force Participation
63.9%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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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50.63%
Born in Pottawattamie County, Iowa
95.79%
Native Born
4.21%
Foreign Born
2.30%
Non Citizen
1.91%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.79% of Pottawattamie County, Iowa residents were born in the United States, with 50.63% having been born in Iowa. 2.30% 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