Pottawattamie County's 2026 population is estimated at 92,722, reflecting a -0.29% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Pottawattamie County is the 10th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 93,363 and has grown -0.69% since 2010.
Overall: 40.1 years
Female: 40.8 years
Male: 39.2 years
There are 72,017 adults, (17,508 of whom are seniors) in Pottawattamie County.
Female: 47,176 (50.5%)
Male: 46,248 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Pottawattamie County includes 87.52% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81,761 | 87.52% |
| Two or more races | 6,525 | 6.98% |
| Other race | 2,083 | 2.23% |
| Black or African American | 1,810 | 1.94% |
| Asian | 829 | 0.89% |
| Native American | 253 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 163 | 0.17% |
Pottawattamie County 's average per capita income is $51,270. Household income levels show a median of $73,602. The poverty rate stands at 12.12%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $108,084 | $126,338 |
| Families | $92,178 | $109,223 |
| Households | $73,602 | $91,780 |
| Non Families | $42,384 | $55,601 |
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