Poweshiek County, IA

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2021 Population

18,628

1.29% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Grassley

Republican Party

US Senator

Joni Ernst

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

40.7

1.21% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

12%

9.99% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$56,080

4% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$153,400

3.51% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

9,201

1.87% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Poweshiek County, IA had a population of 18.6k people with a median age of 40.7 and a median household income of $56,080. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Poweshiek County, IA grew from 18,391 to 18,628, a 1.29% increase and its median household income grew from $53,925 to $56,080, a 4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Poweshiek County, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.16%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.23%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.18%).

None of the households in Poweshiek 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.

98.1% of the residents in Poweshiek County, IA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Poweshiek County, IA are Grinnell College (496 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Poweshiek County, IA was $153,400, and the homeownership rate was 67.7%.

Most people in Poweshiek County, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Poweshiek County, IA was 2 cars per household.

Poweshiek County, IA borders Benton County, IA, Iowa County, IA, Jasper County, IA, Keokuk County, IA, Mahaska County, IA, Marshall County, IA, and Tama County, IA.

United States Iowa

Population & Diversity

Poweshiek County, IA is home to a population of 18.6k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.66% of Poweshiek County, IA residents were born outside of the country (495 people).

In 2021, there were 42.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (17k people) in Poweshiek County, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 402 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 298 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.1%

2021 Citizenship

98%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.1% of Poweshiek County, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Poweshiek County, IA was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Poweshiek County, IA

White (Non-Hispanic)
17k ± 19
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
402 ± 47
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
298 ± 89.1

3.36%

Hispanic Population

625 people

3.36% of the people in Poweshiek County, IA are hispanic (625 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Poweshiek 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

2.66%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

495 people

2.63%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

483 people

As of 2021, 2.66% of Poweshiek County, IA residents (495 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 Poweshiek County, IA was 2.63%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
487 ± 97
Gulf War (2001-)
125 ± 70
Gulf War (1990s)
107 ± 51

Poweshiek County, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.9 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Poweshiek County, IA employs 9.2k people. The largest industries in Poweshiek County, IA are Educational Services (1,783 people), Manufacturing (1,338 people), and Retail Trade (1,073 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($75,139), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,875), and Utilities ($58,977).

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

9.2k

2021 Value

± 562

−1.87%

1 Year decline

± 8.77%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Poweshiek County, IA declined at a rate of −1.87%, from 9.38k employees to 9.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Poweshiek County, IA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (993 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (893 people), and Management Occupations (883 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Poweshiek 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

9.2k

2021 Value

± 562

−1.87%

1 Year decline

± 8.77%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Poweshiek County, IA declined at a rate of −1.87%, from 9.38k employees to 9.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Poweshiek County, IA, are Educational Services (1,783 people), Manufacturing (1,338 people), and Retail Trade (1,073 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Poweshiek County, IA, though some of these residents may live in Poweshiek County, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,546

Median earning men ± $3,823

$29,395

Median earning women ± $3,721

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($94,706), Public Administration ($60,795), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($57,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,177), Public Administration ($52,639), and Manufacturing ($45,333).

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

191
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
137
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
96
Retail Trade

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

$206k
Manufacturing
$126k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$50.1k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

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 Poweshiek County, IA went to Donald J. Trump with 55.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.888%).

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 (55.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.888%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Poweshiek 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 Poweshiek County, IA awarded 496 degrees. The student population of Poweshiek County, IA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 831 male students and 917 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Poweshiek County, IA are White (251 and 64.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (48 and 12.3%), Asian (33 and 8.46%), and Black or African American (23 and 5.9%).

The largest universities in Poweshiek County, IA by number of degrees awarded are Grinnell College (496 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Poweshiek County, IA are Computer Science (54 and 10.9%), Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (41 and 8.27%), and General Biological Sciences (38 and 7.66%).

The median tuition cost in Poweshiek County, IA for private four year colleges is $58,156.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Poweshiek County, IA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 10.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 42.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,748 (47.5% men and 52.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,748 students enrolled in Poweshiek County, IA, 47.5% men and 52.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 901 records, of which 52.8% were women and 47.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Computer Science
54 degree-majors awarded
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
41 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
38 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Poweshiek County, IA was Computer Science with 54 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Grinnell College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

496 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Grinnell College with 496 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 217 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Poweshiek County, IA, which is 0.778 times less than the 279 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 251 degrees mean that there were 5.23 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 48 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($58,156) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($492) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($900) 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 Poweshiek County, IA was $153,400 in 2021, which is 0.626 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $148,200 to $153,400, a 3.51% increase. The homeownership rate in Poweshiek County, IA is 67.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Poweshiek County, IA have an average commute time of 18.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Poweshiek County, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Poweshiek County, IA is $56,080. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Poweshiek County, IA was Census Tract 3702 with a value of $61,940, followed by Census Tract 3703 and Census Tract 3701, with respective values of $61,333 and $60,345.

In 2022, 11.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Poweshiek County, IA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.493%.

Housing

Property

$153,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,044

$5,292

Median Property Taxes

±$386

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 Poweshiek 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 Poweshiek County, IA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.7%

Homeownership

2021

60.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 67.7% of the housing units in Poweshiek County, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Poweshiek 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 3702
Census Tract 3703
Census Tract 3701

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Poweshiek County, IA was Census Tract 3702 with a value of $61,940, followed by Census Tract 3703 and Census Tract 3701, with respective values of $61,333 and $60,345.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Poweshiek 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.

$56,080

Median Household Income

± $2,421

7.82k

Number of Households

± 528

In 2021, the median household income of the 7.82k households in Poweshiek County, IA grew to $56,080 from the previous year's value of $53,925.

The following chart displays the households in Poweshiek 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 $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Poweshiek 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 (71.6%)
Walked (11.8%)
Worked At Home (7.36%)

In 2021, 71.6% of workers in Poweshiek County, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (11.8%) and those who worked at home (7.36%).

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

18.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Poweshiek County, IA have a shorter commute time (18.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.92% of the workforce in Poweshiek County, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Poweshiek 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 Poweshiek County, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Poweshiek County, IA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 11.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Poweshiek County, IA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.493%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Poweshiek County, IA (2.05k out of 17.1k 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 Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Poweshiek County, IA is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

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, 11.3% of the children was living in poverty in Poweshiek County, IA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3%.

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 199 in Poweshiek County, IA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 91.3 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

95.9% of the population of Poweshiek County, IA has health coverage, with 53.3% on employee plans, 11.7% on Medicaid, 17% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 0.956% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Poweshiek County, IA see 1156 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.09% increase from the previous year (1100 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1671 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 766 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,156 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Poweshiek County, IA

Primary care physicians in Poweshiek County, IA see an average of 1,156 patients per year. This represents a 5.09% increase from the previous year (1,100 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.9% under 18 years, 22.2% between 18 and 34 years, 35.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.13%

Uninsured

53.3%

Employer Coverage

11.7%

Medicaid

17%

Medicare

12.9%

Non-Group

0.956%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Poweshiek County, IA declined by 25.1% from 5.52% to 4.13%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Poweshiek 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 37.3% in Poweshiek County, IA.

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

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