Tama County's estimated 2026 population is 16,640 with a growth rate of -0.29% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Tama County is the 44th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 17,718 and has seen a growth of -6.08% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Tama County includes 81.53% White, 6.78% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (81.53%)
Two or more races (7.8%)
Native American (6.78%)
Other race (2.07%)
Black or African American (1.15%)
Asian (0.63%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.04%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,845 | 81.53% |
| Two or more races | 1,325 | 7.8% |
| Native American | 1,151 | 6.78% |
| Other race | 352 | 2.07% |
| Black or African American | 196 | 1.15% |
| Asian | 107 | 0.63% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Tama County's average per capita income is $44,758. Household income levels show a median of $67,955. The poverty rate stands at 15.35%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,332 | - |
| Families | $82,571 | $97,709 |
| Households | $67,955 | $84,210 |
| Non Families | $38,004 | $48,815 |
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