Tama County's estimated 2026 population is 16,788 with a growth rate of -0.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Tama County is the 42nd largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 17,718 and has seen a growth of -5.25% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.5 years
Female: 42.5 years
Male: 40.6 years
There are 12,865 adults, (3,537 of whom are seniors) in Tama County.
Female: 8,383 (49.7%)
Male: 8,485 (50.3%)
The racial composition of Tama County includes 79.79% White, 6.1% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,459 | 79.79% |
| Two or more races | 1,691 | 10.02% |
| Native American | 1,029 | 6.1% |
| Other race | 360 | 2.13% |
| Black or African American | 207 | 1.23% |
| Asian | 116 | 0.69% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.04% |
Tama County's average per capita income is $48,447. Household income levels show a median of $70,781. The poverty rate stands at 14.8%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $97,876 | $108,281 |
| Families | $83,354 | $95,129 |
| Households | $70,781 | $83,931 |
| Non Families | $38,868 | $52,626 |
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