Clarke County, Iowa's estimated 2024 population is 9,533 with a growth rate of -0.57% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clarke County, Iowa is the 77th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 9,321 and has seen a growth of 2.27% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,258 | -55 | -0.59% |
| 2028 | 9,313 | -55 | -0.59% |
| 2027 | 9,368 | -55 | -0.58% |
| 2026 | 9,423 | -55 | -0.58% |
| 2025 | 9,478 | -55 | -0.58% |
| 2024 | 9,533 | -55 | -0.57% |
| 2023 | 9,588 | -55 | -0.57% |
| 2022 | 9,643 | -113 | -1.16% |
| 2021 | 9,756 | 19 | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 9,737 | 355 | 3.78% |
| 2019 | 9,382 | -107 | -1.13% |
| 2018 | 9,489 | 94 | 1% |
| 2017 | 9,395 | 102 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 9,293 | 80 | 0.87% |
| 2015 | 9,213 | 21 | 0.23% |
| 2014 | 9,192 | -52 | -0.56% |
| 2013 | 9,244 | -95 | -1.02% |
| 2012 | 9,339 | 21 | 0.23% |
| 2011 | 9,318 | -3 | -0.03% |
| 2010 | 9,321 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 8,287 | -325 | -3.77% |
| 1980 | 8,612 | 1,031 | 13.6% |
| 1970 | 7,581 | -641 | -7.8% |
| 1960 | 8,222 | -1,147 | -12.24% |
| 1950 | 9,369 | -864 | -8.44% |
| 1940 | 10,233 | -151 | -1.45% |
| 1930 | 10,384 | -122 | -1.16% |
| 1920 | 10,506 | -230 | -2.14% |
| 1910 | 10,736 | -1,704 | -13.7% |
| 1900 | 12,440 | 1,108 | 9.78% |
| 1890 | 11,332 | -181 | -1.57% |
| 1880 | 11,513 | 2,778 | 31.8% |
| 1870 | 8,735 | 3,308 | 60.95% |
| 1860 | 5,427 | 5,348 | 6769.62% |
| 1850 | 79 | -9,179 | -99.15% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,354 | 85.8% |
| Other race | 673 | 6.91% |
| Two or more races | 636 | 6.53% |
| Asian | 52 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.18% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,879 | 2.47 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Married | 2,026 | 3.04 | 87.2 | 12.8 |
| Non Family | 1,259 | 1.16 | 52.7 | 47.3 |
| Female | 302 | 2.68 | 75.2 | 24.8 |
| Male | 292 | 3.93 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
72.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 749 | 11.87% |
| Associates Degree | 557 | 8.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 611 | 9.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 351 | 5.56% |
| High School Graduate | 2,668 | 42.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 230 | 3.65% |
| Some College | 1,143 | 18.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,423 | 4,844 | 866 |
| Hispanic | 561 | 247 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 351 | 199 | 68 |
| Other Race | 174 | 112 | 2 |
| Asian | 52 | 14 | 7 |
| Native American | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 19.37%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,078 | $75,250 | $55,065 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,205 | $0 | $80,093 |
| High School Graduate | $31,053 | $40,417 | $25,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,375 | $35,706 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,957 | $45,441 | $37,973 |
| Some College | $43,125 | $46,806 | $39,318 |
$39,957
Average Earnings
$45,441
Average Male
$37,973
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.92% of Clarke County, Iowa residents speak only English, while 12.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,458 | 1,267 | 16.99% |
| Hispanic | 1,581 | 211 | 13.35% |
| Multiple | 636 | 88 | 13.84% |
| Asian | 52 | 43 | 82.69% |
| Black | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| Native | 2 | 1 | 50% |
16.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.76%
Male Poverty Rate
19.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clarke County, Iowa is Asian, with 82.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clarke County, Iowa is Hispanic, with 13.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.33% |
| High School | 16.16% |
| Some College | 7.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 9.93% |
| Female Employed | 8.15% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.92% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,580 | $91,353 |
| Households | $63,120 | $78,632 |
| Married Families | $84,286 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,114 | $47,879 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.9%
Male Marriage Rate
51.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
575
Number of Veterans
526
Male Veterans
49
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 218 |
| First Gulf War | 89 |
| Second Gulf War | 75 |
| Korea | 61 |
| World War II | 55 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 210 |
| 65 to 74 | 185 |
| 35 to 54 | 88 |
| 55 to 64 | 83 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 563 | 8.84% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 2.28% |
| Other Race | 3 | 0.73% |
| Black | 1 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.6%
Labor Force Participation
60.5%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.15%
Born in Clarke County, Iowa
94.28%
Native Born
5.72%
Foreign Born
2.65%
Non Citizen
3.07%
Naturalized
94.28% of Clarke County, Iowa residents were born in the United States, with 75.15% having been born in Iowa. 2.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.