Story County, Iowa's estimated 2024 population is 98,875 with a growth rate of 0.31% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Story County, Iowa is the 9th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 89,661 and has seen a growth of 10.28% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 100,420 | 309 | 0.31% |
| 2028 | 100,111 | 309 | 0.31% |
| 2027 | 99,802 | 309 | 0.31% |
| 2026 | 99,493 | 309 | 0.31% |
| 2025 | 99,184 | 309 | 0.31% |
| 2024 | 98,875 | 309 | 0.31% |
| 2023 | 98,566 | 309 | 0.31% |
| 2022 | 98,257 | -1,422 | -1.43% |
| 2021 | 99,679 | 1,030 | 1.04% |
| 2020 | 98,649 | 1,208 | 1.24% |
| 2019 | 97,441 | 692 | 0.72% |
| 2018 | 96,749 | -586 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 97,335 | 323 | 0.33% |
| 2016 | 97,012 | 268 | 0.28% |
| 2015 | 96,744 | 850 | 0.89% |
| 2014 | 95,894 | 1,956 | 2.08% |
| 2013 | 93,938 | 1,892 | 2.06% |
| 2012 | 92,046 | 882 | 0.97% |
| 2011 | 91,164 | 1,503 | 1.68% |
| 2010 | 89,661 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 74,252 | 1,926 | 2.66% |
| 1980 | 72,326 | 9,543 | 15.2% |
| 1970 | 62,783 | 13,456 | 27.28% |
| 1960 | 49,327 | 5,033 | 11.36% |
| 1950 | 44,294 | 10,860 | 32.48% |
| 1940 | 33,434 | 2,293 | 7.36% |
| 1930 | 31,141 | 4,956 | 18.93% |
| 1920 | 26,185 | 2,102 | 8.73% |
| 1910 | 24,083 | 924 | 3.99% |
| 1900 | 23,159 | 5,032 | 27.76% |
| 1890 | 18,127 | 1,221 | 7.22% |
| 1880 | 16,906 | 5,255 | 45.1% |
| 1870 | 11,651 | 7,600 | 187.61% |
| 1860 | 4,051 | -96,369 | -95.97% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82,650 | 83.85% |
| Asian | 7,179 | 7.28% |
| Two or more races | 4,605 | 4.67% |
| Black or African American | 2,333 | 2.37% |
| Other race | 1,501 | 1.52% |
| Native American | 260 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 45 | 0.05% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 38,412 | 2.25 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
| Non Family | 19,629 | 1.6 | 32.9 | 67.1 |
| Married | 15,548 | 2.94 | 86.9 | 13.1 |
| Female | 2,176 | 2.86 | 40.1 | 59.9 |
| Male | 1,059 | 3.08 | 51.6 | 48.4 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
55.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,110 | 2.15% |
| Associates Degree | 5,684 | 10.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 15,589 | 30.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 11,593 | 22.41% |
| High School Graduate | 8,372 | 16.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 416 | 0.8% |
| Some College | 8,976 | 17.35% |
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 | 44,152 | 43,217 | 22,470 |
| Asian | 3,400 | 3,237 | 2,785 |
| 2+ Races | 1,624 | 1,588 | 849 |
| Hispanic | 1,543 | 1,325 | 682 |
| Black | 1,153 | 967 | 483 |
| Other Race | 678 | 588 | 262 |
| Native American | 177 | 155 | 13 |
| Islander | 28 | 28 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 81.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,773 | $67,293 | $50,988 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,662 | $74,321 | $60,274 |
| High School Graduate | $33,620 | $40,925 | $26,629 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,568 | $31,691 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,544 | $57,672 | $43,487 |
| Some College | $44,014 | $50,115 | $37,225 |
$50,544
Average Earnings
$57,672
Average Male
$43,487
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.44% of Story County, Iowa residents speak only English, while 11.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 5.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70,666 | 12,528 | 17.73% |
| Asian | 6,887 | 2,290 | 33.25% |
| Multiple | 4,148 | 1,186 | 28.59% |
| Black | 2,052 | 516 | 25.15% |
| Hispanic | 3,035 | 399 | 13.15% |
| Other | 1,227 | 136 | 11.08% |
| Native | 215 | 83 | 38.6% |
| Islander | 45 | 12 | 26.67% |
19.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.61%
Male Poverty Rate
18.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Story County, Iowa is Native, with 38.6% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Story County, Iowa is Other, with 11.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.78% |
| Some College | 9.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 66.92% |
| Female Unemployed | 57.04% |
| Female Employed | 17.4% |
| Male Employed | 13% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $109,432 | $131,451 |
| Households | $66,197 | $89,244 |
| Married Families | $120,592 | $146,740 |
| Non Families | $39,798 | $47,693 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.2%
Male Marriage Rate
39.9%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,587
Number of Veterans
3,256
Male Veterans
331
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,158 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,118 |
| First Gulf War | 558 |
| Korea | 164 |
| World War II | 83 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 918 |
| 65 to 74 | 843 |
| 35 to 54 | 771 |
| 18 to 34 | 573 |
| 55 to 64 | 482 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,259 | 4.67% |
| Black | 144 | 7.77% |
| 2+ Races | 135 | 4.28% |
| Hispanic | 76 | 2.73% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.43% |
| Other Race | 13 | 1.05% |
| Native American | 9 | 3.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.9%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
61.81%
Born in Story County, Iowa
91%
Native Born
9%
Foreign Born
6.09%
Non Citizen
2.91%
Naturalized
91% of Story County, Iowa residents were born in the United States, with 61.81% having been born in Iowa. 6.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.