Cedar County's estimated 2026 population is 18,430 with a growth rate of 0.39% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cedar County is the 37th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 18,453 and has seen a growth of -0.12% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44 years
Female: 44.5 years
Male: 43.5 years
There are 14,474 adults, (3,859 of whom are seniors) in Cedar County.
Female: 9,209 (50.2%)
Male: 9,140 (49.8%)
The racial composition of Cedar County includes 93.95% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,238 | 93.95% |
| Two or more races | 840 | 4.58% |
| Asian | 96 | 0.52% |
| Black or African American | 79 | 0.43% |
| Other race | 73 | 0.4% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.05% |
Cedar County's average per capita income is $52,587. Household income levels show a median of $80,602. The poverty rate stands at 7.34%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $112,522 | - |
| Families | $93,829 | $112,727 |
| Households | $80,602 | $97,864 |
| Non Families | $50,794 | $60,630 |
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