Story County's estimated 2025 population is 99,184 with a growth rate of 0.31% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Story County is the 9th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 89,661 and has seen a growth of 10.62% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Story County includes 82.84% White, 6.77% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81,672 | 82.84% |
| Asian | 6,675 | 6.77% |
| Two or more races | 5,164 | 5.24% |
| Black or African American | 2,679 | 2.72% |
| Other race | 1,865 | 1.89% |
| Native American | 446 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 91 | 0.09% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Story County's average per capita income is $51,835. Household income levels show a median of $69,006. The poverty rate stands at 18.59%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $127,082 | $156,216 |
| Families | $116,208 | $140,337 |
| Households | $69,006 | $95,068 |
| Non Families | $42,329 | $50,813 |
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