Mahaska County, Iowa
County
Overview
- County Name
- Mahaska County
- State
- Iowa
- FIPS Code
- 19123
- State FIPS
- 19
- County FIPS
- 123
Geography
- Land Area
- 570.85 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.55 sq mi
- Total Area
- 573.40 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.330797
- Longitude
- -92.636366
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 21,774
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 16,594
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 21,255 | 97.6% |
| Hispanic | 519 | 2.4% |
| White | 20,237 | 92.9% |
| Black | 246 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 128 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 47 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 16,259 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 335 | 2.0% |
| White | 15,632 | 94.2% |
| Black | 332 | 2.0% |
| Asian | 194 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 70 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 29 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 22,021
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $70,397
- Poverty Rate
- 12.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,683
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 20,310 | 92.2% |
| Black | 293 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 229 | 1.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 14,096
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,459 | 17.4% |
| Republican | 7,317 | 51.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,192 | 29.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,974 | 49.5% |
| Female | 7,122 | 50.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,204 | 86.6% |
| Hispanic | 269 | 1.9% |
| Black | 52 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 114 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,122
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 57.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 7,153 | 58.6% |
| Hispanic | 88 | 32.7% |
| Black | 9 | 17.3% |
| Asian | 33 | 28.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,091 | 58.7% |
| Female | 4,031 | 56.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,374 (29.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,533 (24.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,728
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $151,794
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $782
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 7.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.