Pottawattamie County's estimated 2026 population is 92,722 with a growth rate of -0.29% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Pottawattamie County is the 10th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 93,363 and has seen a growth of -0.69% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.1 years
Female: 40.8 years
Male: 39.2 years
There are 72,017 adults, (17,508 of whom are seniors) in Pottawattamie County.
Female: 47,176 (50.5%)
Male: 46,248 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Pottawattamie County includes 87.52% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81,761 | 87.52% |
| Two or more races | 6,525 | 6.98% |
| Other race | 2,083 | 2.23% |
| Black or African American | 1,810 | 1.94% |
| Asian | 829 | 0.89% |
| Native American | 253 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 163 | 0.17% |
Pottawattamie County's average per capita income is $51,270. Household income levels show a median of $73,602. The poverty rate stands at 12.12%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $108,084 | $126,338 |
| Families | $92,178 | $109,223 |
| Households | $73,602 | $91,780 |
| Non Families | $42,384 | $55,601 |
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