Muscatine County, Iowa Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Muscatine 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 Muscatine County, Iowa. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Muscatine County, Iowa. The estimated population of Muscatine County, Iowa is 43,145 people, with a median age of 38.3.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
43,145
+1.04%
+0.52%
2020
42,703
 -0.43% -
2019
42,889
 -0.14% -
2018
42,950
+0.06%
-
2017
42,923
 - -

Population of Muscatine 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
75.7%
77.8%
 -2.70%
Black/African American
2.5%
1.9%
 +31.58%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
18.4%
17.5%
 +5.14%
Asian
0.6%
1.1%
 -45.45%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.4%
1.4%
 +71.43%
Other
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%

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 Muscatine 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 38.3 +0.26% 37.6 +1.35% 39 +0.26%
2020 38.2 +0.26% 37.1 +0.27% 38.9 -0.26%
2019 38.1 0% 37 +0.27% 39 -0.76%
2018 38.1 0% 36.9 -0.54% 39.3 +0.77%
2017 38.1 - 37.1 - 39 -

The median age of Muscatine 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 2,977 -6.56% 2,937 -12.69% 2,777 2,574
10 to 19 2,939 +9.64% 2,978 +5.92% 3,206 3,156
20 to 29 2,706 -0.68% 2,626 -4.53% 2,687 2,503
30 to 39 2,825 +2.69% 2,548 +11.29% 2,901 2,845
40 to 49 2,435 +2.89% 2,710 -5.7% 2,504 2,558
50 to 59 2,753 -0.91% 2,881 -12.49% 2,719 2,536
60 to 69 2,591 +10.27% 2,444 +10.82% 2,860 2,711
70+ 2,030 -0.51% 2,543 +2.32% 2,012 2,596

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Muscatine County, Iowa is $61,547.00.

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 Muscatine County.

  • Under 25
    $47,634.00
  • 25 to 44
    $66,266.00
  • 45 to 64
    $74,207.00
  • 65 and over
    $45,093.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Muscatine 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 Muscatine County, Iowa is currently $79,500.00.

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.

3.82% of households in Muscatine 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 Muscatine County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.71%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.26%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.81%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.22%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.44%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.73%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.82%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Muscatine County is $31,667.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Muscatine 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 Muscatine 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
    8.81%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.75%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.16%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.92%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.36%

Employment

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

The total population of Muscatine County over the age of 16 is 33,848.

Of those people, a total of 65.50% 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 Muscatine County is 63.00%.

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 2,416 39.40% 13.30%
20 to 24 years 2,725 80.80% 5.40%
25 to 29 years 2,465 86.40% 3.70%
30 to 34 years 2,677 90.80% 2.80%
35 to 44 years 5,358 88.20% 3.40%
45 to 54 years 5,364 84.00% 3.30%
55 to 59 years 2,664 78.50% 5.20%
60 to 64 years 3,091 57.40% 0.30%
65 to 74 years 4,330 28.40% 0.50%
75 years and over 2,758 4.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Muscatine 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 29,529 65.30% 3.50%
Black or African American 702 68.50% 11.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 78 47.40% 10.80%
Asian 237 66.20% 8.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 36 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,866 72.90% 4.60%
Two or more races 1,400 60.60% 1.60%
Hispanic or Latino 5,398 74.60% 3.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 26,643 63.80% 3.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Muscatine 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 Muscatine County is 21,323, with median earnings of $39,152.00.

Women in Muscatine County, Iowa earning approximately 68.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 21,323 $39,152.00
Male 11,391 $46,184.00
Female 9,932 $31,776.00

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 2,003 $64,127.00
Business and Financial 725 $51,496.00
Computer and Mathematical 163 $71,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 699 $78,113.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 212 $59,000.00
Community and Social Service 151 $29,792.00
Legal 74 $45,556.00
Educational and Library 1,390 $34,167.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 166 $37,206.00
Healthcare Practitioners 846 $58,333.00
Healthcare Support 1,045 $26,719.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 98 $51,389.00
Law Enforcement 134 $54,663.00
Food Preparation and Serving 933 $15,674.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 673 $19,599.00
Personal Care and Service 329 $21,016.00
Sales 1,316 $30,982.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,207 $31,934.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 193 $19,292.00
Construction and Extraction 1,011 $45,335.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 842 $52,222.00
Production 3,306 $42,996.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,042 $38,672.00

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 1,246 $68,125.00 757 $62,946.00
Business and Financial 223 $58,688.00 502 $50,492.00
Computer and Mathematical 98 $48,977.00 65 $76,534.00
Architecture and Engineering 654 $77,647.00 45 $93,319.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 112 $54,274.00 100 $63,158.00
Community and Social Service 30 $38,077.00 121 $29,375.00
Legal 9 $0.00 65 $39,479.00
Educational and Library 169 $57,396.00 1,221 $32,806.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 90 $54,375.00 76 $28,026.00
Healthcare Practitioners 160 $113,125.00 686 $55,476.00
Healthcare Support 140 $20,469.00 905 $31,051.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 74 $63,611.00 24 $0.00
Law Enforcement 123 $54,832.00 11 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 240 $12,000.00 693 $16,720.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 404 $23,750.00 269 $12,550.00
Personal Care and Service 46 $23,929.00 283 $17,147.00
Sales 592 $43,148.00 724 $24,583.00
Office and Administrative Support 564 $40,410.00 1,643 $31,549.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 126 $20,476.00 67 $18,556.00
Construction and Extraction 1,009 $45,274.00 2 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 842 $52,222.00 0 $0.00
Production 2,316 $46,188.00 990 $32,336.00
Transportation and Material Moving 927 $41,693.00 115 $25,757.00

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 16,785 households in Muscatine County, with an average household size of 2.53 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 11,227 families in Muscatine County with an average family size of 3.06 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 8,089 1,002 2,136 5,558
Average Household Size 3.17 3.31 3.15 1.23
Total Families 8,089 1,002 2,136 0
Average Household Size 3.14 2.86 2.87 0

Poverty

Of the 11,227 families in Muscatine County, 9.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Muscatine 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 18,321 housing units in Muscatine County, Iowa.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 16,785 91.62%
Vacant 1,536 8.38%

23.02% of the total 18,321 housing units in Muscatine County are rental units. This is approximately 4,217 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 12,333 are occupied by the owner - or 67.32% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Muscatine County is $881.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Muscatine 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
    235
  • Less than $500
    487
  • $500 to $999
    2,315
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,254
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    131
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    8
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    2
  • $3,000 or more
    20

Property Value

The median value of a property in Muscatine County is $144,100.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    1,159
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,619
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2,651
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2,206
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,123
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,342
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    85
  • $1,000,000 or more
    148

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    5,745
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,012
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,418
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,958
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,391
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,847
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,925
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,666
  • 2010 to 2013
    359
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 Muscatine County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,012
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,010
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,920
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,843

Commuting to Work

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

19.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Muscatine 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
    1,290
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    3,568
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    4,385
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,101
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,391
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,188
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,423
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    591
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    602
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    809
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    393
  • 90 or more minutes
    279

Summary

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

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Places in Muscatine County, Iowa

We have data for 21 places in Muscatine County, Iowa. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.