South Central Iowa PUMA, IA

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2021 Population

102,763

0.0282% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Grassley

Republican Party

US Senator

Joni Ernst

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

42.5

1.85% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

13%

3.64% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$56,392

8.13% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$103,800

5.92% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

43,133

0.606% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, South Central Iowa PUMA, IA had a population of 103k people with a median age of 42.5 and a median household income of $56,392. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of South Central Iowa PUMA, IA declined from 102,792 to 102,763, a −0.0282% decrease and its median household income grew from $52,151 to $56,392, a 8.13% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.7%), White (Hispanic) (2.39%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.3%), Other (Hispanic) (1.01%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.537%).

4.59% of the households in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.5% of the residents in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA are Graceland University-Lamoni (518 degrees awarded in 2021) and Southwestern Community College (404 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA was $103,800, and the homeownership rate was 75.9%.

Most people in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.7 minutes. The average car ownership in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA was 2 cars per household.

South Central Iowa PUMA, IA borders Warren, Jasper, Marion, Dallas (West) & Madison Counties PUMA, IA, Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA, Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA, Wapello, Mahaska, Washington, Jefferson, Keokuk, Davis & Van Buren Counties PUMA, IA, Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO, and Northeast Missouri PUMA, MO.

United States Iowa

Population & Diversity

South Central Iowa PUMA, IA is home to a population of 103k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.16% of South Central Iowa PUMA, IA residents were born outside of the country (2.22k people).

In 2021, there were 38.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (95.3k people) in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.45k White (Hispanic) and 2.36k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA are Spanish (2,334 households), German (853 households), and Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (605 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

51,471

Women

50%

51,499

Men

50%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 102,970 inhabitants, with 50% men, and 50% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.5%

2021 Citizenship

98.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.5% of South Central Iowa PUMA, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA

White (Non-Hispanic)
95.3k ± 122
White (Hispanic)
2.45k ± 357
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.36k ± 214

3.96%

Hispanic Population

4.07k people

3.96% of the people in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA are hispanic (4.07k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
949 ± 753 people
India
98 ± 243 people
South America
91 ± 234 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Central Iowa PUMA, IA was Mexico, the natal country of 949 South Central Iowa PUMA, IA residents, followed by India with 98 and South America with 91.

Foreign-Born Population

2.16%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.22k people

2.08%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.14k people

As of 2021, 2.16% of South Central Iowa PUMA, IA residents (2.22k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA was 2.08%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,334 households (2.41%)
German
853 households (0.882%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
605 households (0.625%)

4.59% of the households in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA was Spanish. 2.41% of the households in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,602 ± 264
Gulf War (2001-)
826 ± 125
Gulf War (1990s)
772 ± 151

South Central Iowa PUMA, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.15 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of South Central Iowa PUMA, IA employs 43.1k people. The largest industries in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA are Construction (3,276 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,917 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,326 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($106,575), Landscaping services ($105,484), and Scientific research & development services ($103,237).

Males in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,331. The income inequality in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.406, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

21,148

Women

48.7%

22,248

Men

51.3%

The workforce of South Central Iowa PUMA, IA in 2020 was 43,396 people, with 48.7% woman, and 51.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA.

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Occupations

43.1k

2021 Value

−0.606%

1 Year decline

± −0.606%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA declined at a rate of −0.606%, from 43.4k employees to 43.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,801 people), Registered nurses (1,466 people), and Cashiers (1,175 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Central Iowa PUMA, IA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Iowa (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

43.1k

2021 Value

−0.606%

1 Year decline

± −0.606%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA declined at a rate of −0.606%, from 43.4k employees to 43.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA, are Construction (3,276 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,917 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,326 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Central Iowa PUMA, IA, though some of these residents may live in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,323

Median earning men ± $929

$31,511

Median earning women ± $932

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,667), Public Administration ($57,800), and Wholesale Trade ($56,848).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,242), Public Administration ($44,722), and Wholesale Trade ($39,330).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Iowa.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Iowa to other states, or from other states to Iowa.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Meat/seafood
$20.6B
Mixed freight
$19.9B
Machinery
$19.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Iowa product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $20.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($19.9B) and Machinery ($19.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Iowa products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$252B

2020 Value in Iowa

$518B

Projected 2050 Value in Iowa

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Iowa trade was $252B. This is expected to increase 105% to $518B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Iowa trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Iowa to other states, or from other states to Iowa.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$21.2B
Minnesota
$16.2B
Texas
$10.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Iowa domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $21.2B, followed by Minnesota with $16.2B and Texas and $10.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Iowa shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 52.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.16%).

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for South Central Iowa PUMA, IA. Showing the available data for Iowa.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.16%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 52.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.16%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Iowa for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Iowa

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Chuck Grassley

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 1981

Joni Ernst

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Iowa over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Iowa

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Iowa have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA awarded 922 degrees. The student population of South Central Iowa PUMA, IA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,187 male students and 1,782 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA are White (701 and 79.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (52 and 5.9%), Black or African American (45 and 5.11%), and Unknown (39 and 4.43%).

The largest universities in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA by number of degrees awarded are Graceland University-Lamoni (518 and 56.2%) and Southwestern Community College (404 and 43.8%).

The most popular majors in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA are Family Practice Nurse (176 and 19.1%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (137 and 14.9%), and Registered Nursing (113 and 12.3%).

The median tuition cost in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA for private four year colleges is $31,250.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 66.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 12.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,969 (40% men and 60% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,969 students enrolled in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA, 40% men and 60% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,172 records, of which 64.1% were women and 35.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
29 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
73 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
34 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA was Elementary Education & Teaching with 29 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Graceland University-Lamoni
518 degrees awarded
Southwestern Community College
404 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Graceland University-Lamoni with 518 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 355 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA, which is 0.626 times less than the 567 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 701 degrees mean that there were 13.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 52 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($31,250) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($670) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,337) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.759% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.439% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of South Central Iowa PUMA, IA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (30.8k), Some college (18.5k), and Secondary Education (11.3k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA was $103,800 in 2021, which is 0.424 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $98,000 to $103,800, a 5.92% increase. The homeownership rate in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA is 75.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA have an average commute time of 22.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA is $56,392. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA was West Des Moines & Urbandale Cities PUMA, IA with a value of $90,510, followed by Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA and Warren, Jasper, Marion, Dallas (West) & Madison Counties PUMA, IA, with respective values of $89,551 and $70,937.

Housing

Property

$103,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,629

$31,713

Median Property Taxes

±$825

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In South Central Iowa PUMA, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.9%

Homeownership

2021

60.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75.9% of the housing units in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA was West Des Moines & Urbandale Cities PUMA, IA with a value of $90,510, followed by Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA and Warren, Jasper, Marion, Dallas (West) & Madison Counties PUMA, IA, with respective values of $89,551 and $70,937.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$56,392

Median Household Income

± $1,590

41.8k

Number of Households

± 1,023

In 2021, the median household income of the 41.8k households in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA grew to $56,392 from the previous year's value of $52,151.

The following chart displays the households in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.406

2021 Wage GINI in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA

0.405

2020 Wage GINI in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA

In 2021, the income inequality in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA was 0.406 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.317% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Central Iowa PUMA, IA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.5%)
Carpooled (9.22%)
Worked At Home (6.01%)

In 2021, 79.5% of workers in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.22%) and those who worked at home (6.01%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA have a shorter commute time (22.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.6% of the workforce in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA (13k out of 100k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.4% of the population of South Central Iowa PUMA, IA has health coverage, with 42.5% on employee plans, 18.7% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 15.2% on non-group plans, and 1.4% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Iowa see 1347 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.737% decrease from the previous year (1357 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1436 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 569 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa.

1,347 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Iowa

Primary care physicians in Iowa see an average of 1,347 patients per year. This represents a 0.737% decrease from the previous year (1,357 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Iowa in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.9% under 18 years, 17.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.59%

Uninsured

42.5%

Employer Coverage

18.7%

Medicaid

15.6%

Medicare

15.2%

Non-Group

1.4%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA grew by 3.36% from 6.37% to 6.59%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in South Central Iowa PUMA, IA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.