Appanoose County, Iowa Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Appanoose County, Iowa, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Appanoose County, Iowa. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Appanoose County, Iowa. The estimated population of Appanoose County, Iowa is 12,310 people, with a median age of 44.9.

We can look at the total population in Appanoose County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,310
 -1.22% -1.89%
2020
12,462
+0.08%
-
2019
12,452
 -0.46% -
2018
12,510
 -0.29% -
2017
12,547
 - -

Population of Appanoose County, Iowa by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
94.3%
95.7%
 -1.46%
Black/African American
0.2%
0.6%
 -66.67%
Native
0.7%
0.1%
 +600.00%
Hispanic
2.3%
1.8%
 +27.78%
Asian
0.3%
0.5%
 -40.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.3%
1.2%
 +91.67%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Appanoose County, Iowa by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.9 -1.97% 43.1 -2.71% 46 -1.29%
2020 45.8 +0.22% 44.3 -0.23% 46.6 -1.06%
2019 45.7 +0.66% 44.4 +0.68% 47.1 +0.21%
2018 45.4 +0.67% 44.1 -0.45% 47 -0.21%
2017 45.1 - 44.3 - 47.1 -

The median age of Appanoose County, Iowa gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 918 -22.42% 804 +4.2% 725 828
10 to 19 634 +23.72% 616 +14.72% 794 705
20 to 29 670 -10.89% 636 -6.42% 598 595
30 to 39 563 +25.47% 737 0.18% 719 737
40 to 49 783 -27.02% 612 -0.6% 591 602
50 to 59 928 -4.9% 887 -23% 881 697
60 to 69 875 -6.17% 853 +6.33% 816 900
70+ 835 +14.11% 1,196 -1.91% 952 1,170

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Appanoose County, Iowa is $46,900.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Appanoose County.

  • Under 25
    $28,125.00
  • 25 to 44
    $58,942.00
  • 45 to 64
    $60,529.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,782.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Appanoose County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Appanoose County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Appanoose County, Iowa is currently $64,917.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.91% of households in Appanoose County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Appanoose County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    26.16%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.89%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.95%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.64%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.05%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.39%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.91%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Appanoose County is $26,703.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Appanoose County by the total population of Appanoose County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Appanoose County, Iowa, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Appanoose County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.33%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.29%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17.23%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    51.00%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.15%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Appanoose County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Appanoose County over the age of 16 is 9,792.

Of those people, a total of 52.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Appanoose County is 49.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 534 56.70% 12.20%
20 to 24 years 587 59.30% 12.40%
25 to 29 years 606 81.40% 5.10%
30 to 34 years 594 60.40% 5.80%
35 to 44 years 1,323 70.80% 7.00%
45 to 54 years 1,552 72.20% 1.90%
55 to 59 years 758 67.70% 13.60%
60 to 64 years 1,067 58.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,566 21.90% 10.80%
75 years and over 1,205 8.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Appanoose County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 9,522 52.40% 6.40%
Black or African American 25 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 47 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 35 97.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 13 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 150 42.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 163 56.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,397 52.50% 6.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Appanoose County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Appanoose County is 4,829, with median earnings of $35,859.00.

Women in Appanoose County, Iowa earning approximately 72.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,829 $35,859.00
Male 2,497 $42,953.00
Female 2,332 $31,029.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 446 $51,500.00
Business and Financial 131 $44,963.00
Computer and Mathematical 37 $68,194.00
Architecture and Engineering 20 $78,000.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 40 $75,278.00
Community and Social Service 69 $39,063.00
Legal 14 $110,750.00
Educational and Library 321 $29,583.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 46 $12,632.00
Healthcare Practitioners 304 $54,583.00
Healthcare Support 116 $16,071.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 17 $9,375.00
Law Enforcement 18 $68,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 240 $9,934.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 142 $25,000.00
Personal Care and Service 87 $16,736.00
Sales 546 $36,480.00
Office and Administrative Support 504 $36,648.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 107 $34,844.00
Construction and Extraction 289 $38,490.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 196 $41,310.00
Production 604 $37,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 186 $35,536.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 250 $57,143.00 196 $42,917.00
Business and Financial 59 $67,946.00 72 $43,676.00
Computer and Mathematical 28 $68,333.00 9 $68,125.00
Architecture and Engineering 7 $66,563.00 13 $78,375.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 27 $76,042.00 13 $60,750.00
Community and Social Service 18 $38,958.00 51 $43,750.00
Legal 13 $0.00 1 $0.00
Educational and Library 73 $72,689.00 248 $16,724.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 21 $13,882.00 25 $7,625.00
Healthcare Practitioners 20 $36,250.00 284 $54,750.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 116 $16,071.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00 11 $0.00
Law Enforcement 18 $68,750.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 46 $5,000.00 194 $10,978.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 117 $28,958.00 25 $17,083.00
Personal Care and Service 18 $12,500.00 69 $17,014.00
Sales 283 $62,716.00 263 $26,738.00
Office and Administrative Support 49 $49,688.00 455 $35,524.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 98 $34,375.00 9 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 274 $38,438.00 15 $65,156.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 189 $40,893.00 7 $0.00
Production 451 $45,053.00 153 $32,214.00
Transportation and Material Moving 182 $35,893.00 4 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,920 households in Appanoose County, with an average household size of 2.48 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,141 families in Appanoose County with an average family size of 3.09 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,471 222 448 1,779
Average Household Size 3.1 3.45 3.83 1.15
Total Families 2,471 222 448 0
Average Household Size 3.07 2.88 3.28 0

Poverty

Of the 3,141 families in Appanoose County, 11.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Appanoose County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 6,337 housing units in Appanoose County, Iowa.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,920 77.64%
Vacant 1,417 22.36%

19.46% of the total 6,337 housing units in Appanoose County are rental units. This is approximately 1,233 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,493 are occupied by the owner - or 55.12% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Appanoose County is $703.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Appanoose County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    194
  • Less than $500
    254
  • $500 to $999
    783
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    100
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    41
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    8
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    47

Property Value

The median value of a property in Appanoose County is $91,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Appanoose County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    867
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,070
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    479
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    458
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    312
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    238
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    69
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Appanoose County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Appanoose County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,212
  • 1940 to 1949
    275
  • 1950 to 1959
    381
  • 1960 to 1969
    689
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,101
  • 1980 to 1989
    415
  • 1990 to 1999
    551
  • 2000 to 2009
    449
  • 2010 to 2013
    242
  • 2014 or later
    22

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Appanoose County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    324
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,472
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,712
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,412

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Appanoose County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Appanoose County that commute to work in a particular way.

22.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Appanoose County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    501
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    839
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    667
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    698
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    401
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    189
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    429
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    43
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    59
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    255
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    311
  • 90 or more minutes
    134

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Appanoose County, Iowa in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Appanoose County, Iowa

We have data for 26 places in Appanoose County, Iowa. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.