Story County's estimated 2026 population is 101,164 with a growth rate of -0.13% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Story County is the 8th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 89,661 and has seen a growth of 12.83% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 26.9 years
Female: 28 years
Male: 26.2 years
There are 84,190 adults, (13,275 of whom are seniors) in Story County.
Female: 47,879 (47.7%)
Male: 52,587 (52.3%)
The racial composition of Story County includes 82.45% White, 6.61% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82,831 | 82.45% |
| Asian | 6,641 | 6.61% |
| Two or more races | 5,804 | 5.78% |
| Black or African American | 2,796 | 2.78% |
| Other race | 1,819 | 1.81% |
| Native American | 465 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 110 | 0.11% |
Story County's average per capita income is $52,884. Household income levels show a median of $69,685. The poverty rate stands at 18.24%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $130,013 | $156,383 |
| Families | $119,541 | $141,307 |
| Households | $69,685 | $96,851 |
| Non Families | $44,616 | $54,769 |
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