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Mahaska County

State:
Iowa
County Seat:
Oskaloosa

Mahaska County's estimated 2025 population is 21,680 with a growth rate of -0.45% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mahaska County is the 28th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 22,409 and has seen a growth of -3.25% since that time.

21,680
Total Population
38
Population Density (mi²)
28
Population Rank (State)
-97 -0.45%
Annual Population Growth

Mahaska County Population

Mahaska County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Mahaska County includes 93.17% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White20,54093.17%
Two or more races7553.42%
Black or African American3381.53%
Asian2581.17%
Other race1230.56%
Native American300.14%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander10%

Mahaska County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Mahaska County's average per capita income is $44,056. Household income levels show a median of $69,019. The poverty rate stands at 11.85%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$94,575-
Families$83,414$102,196
Households$69,019$84,768
Non Families$36,342$47,693

$44,056

Average Income

$69,019

Median Household Income

11.85%

Poverty Rate