Iowa Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 100,466 (100%) |
| Population Density | 175 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 33 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $69,685 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,610 |
| Median Home Value | $258,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 41,887 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 21,599 (51.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 17,305 (41.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,983 (7.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 38,904 |
| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
| Family Households | 18,677 (48.0%) |
The table below compares Story County to the other 99 counties and county equivalents in Iowa by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 8 | 93rd |
| Population Density | # 7 | 94th |
| Median Household Income | # 57 | 44th |
| Per Capita Income | # 41 | 59th |
| Diversity Index | # 16 | 85th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Iowa Census Data Comparison Tool.
