Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Iowa City, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

75,752

Median Agei

26.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

70.4%53,334

Black

9.4%7,093

Hispanic/Latino

8.1%6,104

Asian

7.1%5,365

Two or More

4.3%3,294

Other

0.7%557

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.4%551

High School Diploma

12.3%4,838

Some College (<1 yr)

3.9%1,531

Some College (1+ yr)

11.6%4,592

Associate's Degree

6.8%2,675

Bachelor's Degree

30.7%12,115

Master's Degree

16%6,319

Professional Degree

5.8%2,286

Doctorate

8%3,159

HS or Higher

96.5%

BA or Higher

60.5%

Graduate+

29.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$285,900

Median Renti

$1,094

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

47.2%14,545

Renter-Occupied

52.8%16,271

Total Units

33,863

Homeownership

47.2%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

5.5%793

$50K–$100K

1.7%244

$100K–$150K

4.5%659

$150K–$200K

10.2%1,489

$200K–$300K

32.5%4,727

$300K–$500K

33.1%4,813

$500K–$1M

11.3%1,650

$1M+

1.2%170

Rent Distribution

Under $500

626

$500–$750

1,516

$750–$1,000

4,743

$1,000–$1,250

3,046

$1,250–$1,500

1,901

$1,500–$2,000

2,245

$2,000+

1,981

Year Built

2020 or later

2.1%705

2010–2019

16.4%5,561

2000–2009

12.1%4,103

1990–1999

13.2%4,480

1980–1989

11.4%3,858

1970–1979

14.1%4,781

1960–1969

9.8%3,319

1950–1959

7.1%2,402

1940–1949

1.9%655

1939 or earlier

11.8%3,999

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

64.3%19,808

Electricity

31.7%9,781

No Fuel

1.8%549

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%476

Other

0.3%79

Fuel Oil

0.2%53

Solar

0.2%49

Wood

0.1%21

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,546

Mean Household Incomei

$90,456

Per Capita Incomei

$37,842

Poverty Ratei

24%

Unemploymenti

4.6%

Labor Forcei

45,358

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.8%2,702

$10K–$15K

6%1,857

$15K–$20K

3.6%1,113

$20K–$25K

4.9%1,507

$25K–$30K

4.7%1,452

$30K–$35K

5%1,554

$35K–$40K

4.2%1,287

$40K–$45K

3%937

$45K–$50K

3.4%1,044

$50K–$60K

7.2%2,229

$60K–$75K

8.5%2,627

$75K–$100K

10.6%3,264

$100K–$125K

8.1%2,490

$125K–$150K

5.6%1,722

$150K–$200K

7.2%2,207

$200K+

9.2%2,824

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,603

Residentsi

3,321

Avg. Tenant Renti

$405/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

28 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing86 homes92% occupied$581/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers59 homes91% occupied$218/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8514 homes96% occupied$400/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC11 homes91% occupied$282/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $58,546/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

85%

Very low income$18K–$29K/yr

13.2%

Low income$29K–$47K/yr

1.8%

Who Receives This Housing

55.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

50.2% of subsidized households are minority

29.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

36.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

9,20612.2%

By Region

Top Countries

China

913

India

617

Mexico

521

Korea

513

Guatemala

157

Canada

144

United Kingdom

127

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

41,577

Avg. Commutei

17.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

43,145

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,200(3.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.5%Insured

4.5%Uninsured

Iowa City, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026