Poweshiek County, Iowa
County
Overview
- County Name
- Poweshiek County
- State
- Iowa
- FIPS Code
- 19157
- State FIPS
- 19
- County FIPS
- 157
Geography
- Land Area
- 584.93 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.14 sq mi
- Total Area
- 586.07 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.684642
- Longitude
- -92.522934
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 18,033
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 14,467
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,421 | 96.6% |
| Hispanic | 618 | 3.4% |
| White | 16,669 | 92.4% |
| Black | 141 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 205 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 53 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 27 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,029 | 97.0% |
| Hispanic | 438 | 3.0% |
| White | 13,440 | 92.9% |
| Black | 190 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 240 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 140 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 24 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 18,545
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $70,055
- Poverty Rate
- 9.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,814
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,754 | 90.3% |
| Black | 193 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 380 | 2.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 13,836
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,566 | 33.0% |
| Republican | 4,134 | 29.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,051 | 36.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,538 | 47.3% |
| Female | 7,298 | 52.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,348 | 82.0% |
| Hispanic | 355 | 2.6% |
| Black | 62 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 276 | 2.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 7,546
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,437 | 56.7% |
| Hispanic | 103 | 29.0% |
| Black | 15 | 24.2% |
| Asian | 89 | 32.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,601 | 55.1% |
| Female | 3,945 | 54.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,572 (36.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,339 (28.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,975
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $212,237
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $887
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 68.4%
- Work From Home
- 13.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.