Cerro Gordo County, IA

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2021 Population

43,185

1.2% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Grassley

Republican Party

US Senator

Joni Ernst

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

44.2

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

9.6%

0.645% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$58,271

3.9% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$133,400

2.3% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

22,462

1.89% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Cerro Gordo County, IA had a population of 43.2k people with a median age of 44.2 and a median household income of $58,271. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Cerro Gordo County, IA grew from 42,672 to 43,185, a 1.2% increase and its median household income grew from $56,082 to $58,271, a 3.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cerro Gordo County, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.5%), White (Hispanic) (2.77%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.87%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.7%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.54%).

None of the households in Cerro Gordo County, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.1% of the residents in Cerro Gordo County, IA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cerro Gordo County, IA are North Iowa Area Community College (948 degrees awarded in 2021) and La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology (38 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Cerro Gordo County, IA was $133,400, and the homeownership rate was 70.1%.

Most people in Cerro Gordo County, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Cerro Gordo County, IA was 2 cars per household.

Cerro Gordo County, IA borders Butler County, IA, Floyd County, IA, Franklin County, IA, Hancock County, IA, Mitchell County, IA, Winnebago County, IA, Worth County, IA, and Wright County, IA.

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Population & Diversity

Cerro Gordo County, IA is home to a population of 43.2k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.93% of Cerro Gordo County, IA residents were born outside of the country (833 people).

In 2021, there were 32.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (38.7k people) in Cerro Gordo County, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.2k White (Hispanic) and 807 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.1%

2021 Citizenship

99.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.1% of Cerro Gordo County, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Cerro Gordo County, IA was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cerro Gordo County, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cerro Gordo County, IA

White (Non-Hispanic)
38.7k ± 87
White (Hispanic)
1.2k ± 297
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
807 ± 199

5.22%

Hispanic Population

2.26k people

5.22% of the people in Cerro Gordo County, IA are hispanic (2.26k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Cerro Gordo County, IA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Iowa.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
41,634 ± 4,977 people
India
10,950 ± 2,565 people
Vietnam
8,674 ± 2,283 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Iowa was Mexico, the natal country of 41,634 Iowa residents, followed by India with 10,950 and Vietnam with 8,674.

Foreign-Born Population

1.93%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

833 people

2.22%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

947 people

As of 2021, 1.93% of Cerro Gordo County, IA residents (833 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cerro Gordo County, IA was 2.22%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cerro Gordo County, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
889 ± 173
Gulf War (2001-)
450 ± 148
Gulf War (1990s)
285 ± 105

Cerro Gordo County, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.98 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cerro Gordo County, IA employs 22.5k people. The largest industries in Cerro Gordo County, IA are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,619 people), Manufacturing (3,316 people), and Retail Trade (3,293 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($94,968), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($70,292), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($67,153).

Males in Iowa have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,335. The income inequality in Iowa (measured using the Gini index) is 0.439, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

22.5k

2021 Value

± 1,043

1.89%

1 Year growth

± 6.38%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cerro Gordo County, IA grew at a rate of 1.89%, from 22k employees to 22.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cerro Gordo County, IA, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,604 people), Management Occupations (2,370 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,059 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cerro Gordo County, IA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Iowa (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

22.5k

2021 Value

± 1,043

1.89%

1 Year growth

± 6.38%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cerro Gordo County, IA grew at a rate of 1.89%, from 22k employees to 22.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cerro Gordo County, IA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,619 people), Manufacturing (3,316 people), and Retail Trade (3,293 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cerro Gordo County, IA, though some of these residents may live in Cerro Gordo County, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,494

Median earning men ± $3,907

$30,914

Median earning women ± $1,528

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($78,750), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,202), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,267).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($43,625), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,367), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($41,071).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Iowa.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

466
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
458
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
275
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$525k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$501k
Manufacturing
$183k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Iowa to other states, or from other states to Iowa.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Meat/seafood
$20.6B
Mixed freight
$19.9B
Machinery
$19.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Iowa product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $20.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($19.9B) and Machinery ($19.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Iowa products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$252B

2020 Value in Iowa

$518B

Projected 2050 Value in Iowa

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Iowa trade was $252B. This is expected to increase 105% to $518B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Iowa trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Iowa to other states, or from other states to Iowa.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$21.2B
Minnesota
$16.2B
Texas
$10.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Iowa domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $21.2B, followed by Minnesota with $16.2B and Texas and $10.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Iowa shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Cerro Gordo County, IA went to Donald J. Trump with 52.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.823%).

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.823%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Cerro Gordo County, IA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Iowa

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Chuck Grassley

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 1981

Joni Ernst

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Iowa over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Iowa

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Iowa have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Cerro Gordo County, IA awarded 986 degrees. The student population of Cerro Gordo County, IA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,133 male students and 1,393 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cerro Gordo County, IA are White (843 and 87.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (61 and 6.33%), Black or African American (32 and 3.32%), and Two or More Races (17 and 1.76%).

The largest universities in Cerro Gordo County, IA by number of degrees awarded are North Iowa Area Community College (948 and 96.1%) and La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology (38 and 3.85%).

The most popular majors in Cerro Gordo County, IA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (373 and 37.8%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (113 and 11.5%), and Physical Education Teaching & Coaching (56 and 5.68%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,526 students enrolled in Cerro Gordo County, IA, 44.9% men and 55.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,143 records, of which 55.7% were women and 44.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Automobile Mechanics Technology
18 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
373 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
46 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Cerro Gordo County, IA was Automobile Mechanics Technology with 18 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Cerro Gordo County, IA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

North Iowa Area Community College
948 degrees awarded
La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology
38 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was North Iowa Area Community College with 948 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 401 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cerro Gordo County, IA, which is 0.685 times less than the 585 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 843 degrees mean that there were 13.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 61 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($5,153) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($818) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,034) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.63% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.621% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (742k), Some college (567k), and Bachelors Degree (459k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cerro Gordo County, IA was $133,400 in 2021, which is 0.545 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $130,400 to $133,400, a 2.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Cerro Gordo County, IA is 70.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Cerro Gordo County, IA have an average commute time of 16.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cerro Gordo County, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Cerro Gordo County, IA is $58,271. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Cerro Gordo County, IA was Census Tract 9514 with a value of $87,614, followed by Census Tract 9509 and Census Tract 9506, with respective values of $76,554 and $73,259.

In 2022, 9.76% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Cerro Gordo County, IA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.74%.

Housing

Property

$133,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,653

$13,724

Median Property Taxes

±$772

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cerro Gordo County, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cerro Gordo County, IA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.1%

Homeownership

2021

61.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.1% of the housing units in Cerro Gordo County, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cerro Gordo County, IA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9514
Census Tract 9509
Census Tract 9506

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cerro Gordo County, IA was Census Tract 9514 with a value of $87,614, followed by Census Tract 9509 and Census Tract 9506, with respective values of $76,554 and $73,259.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Cerro Gordo County, IA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,271

Median Household Income

± $1,662

19.6k

Number of Households

± 955

In 2021, the median household income of the 19.6k households in Cerro Gordo County, IA grew to $58,271 from the previous year's value of $56,082.

The following chart displays the households in Cerro Gordo County, IA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Cerro Gordo County, IA is from Iowa.

0.439

2021 Wage GINI in Iowa

0.438

2020 Wage GINI in Iowa

In 2021, the income inequality in Iowa was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.221% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Iowa was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Iowa in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Iowa across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.2%)
Carpooled (7.92%)
Worked At Home (6.53%)

In 2021, 81.2% of workers in Cerro Gordo County, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.92%) and those who worked at home (6.53%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cerro Gordo County, IA have a shorter commute time (16.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.67% of the workforce in Cerro Gordo County, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cerro Gordo County, IA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Cerro Gordo County, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cerro Gordo County, IA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 9.76% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Cerro Gordo County, IA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.74%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cerro Gordo County, IA (4.07k out of 42.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cerro Gordo County, IA is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 13.1% of the children was living in poverty in Cerro Gordo County, IA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 133 in Cerro Gordo County, IA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 21.9 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

96% of the population of Cerro Gordo County, IA has health coverage, with 47.6% on employee plans, 17.6% on Medicaid, 16.1% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 2.27% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Cerro Gordo County, IA see 634 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.471% decrease from the previous year (637 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1170 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 334 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

634 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cerro Gordo County, IA

Primary care physicians in Cerro Gordo County, IA see an average of 634 patients per year. This represents a 0.471% decrease from the previous year (637 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Cerro Gordo County, IA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 17.9% between 18 and 34 years, 38.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.96%

Uninsured

47.6%

Employer Coverage

17.6%

Medicaid

16.1%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

2.27%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cerro Gordo County, IA declined by 8.01% from 4.31% to 3.96%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cerro Gordo County, IA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 53.7 in Cerro Gordo County, IA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Cerro Gordo County, IA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.2% in Cerro Gordo County, IA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Cerro Gordo County, IA.

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