Dubuque County, IA

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2022 Population

98,812

0.127% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Grassley

Republican Party

US Senator

Joni Ernst

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

38.7

0.259% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

9.95%

6.93% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$73,495

7.77% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$210,300

14.5% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

51,346

0.352% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Dubuque County, IA had a population of 98.8k people with a median age of 38.7 and a median household income of $73,495. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Dubuque County, IA grew from 98,687 to 98,812, a 0.127% increase and its median household income grew from $68,198 to $73,495, a 7.77% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dubuque County, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.97%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.23%), and White (Hispanic) (1.16%).

None of the households in Dubuque County, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.2% of the residents in Dubuque County, IA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Dubuque County, IA are University of Dubuque (582 degrees awarded in 2022), Loras College (408 degrees), and Clarke University (264 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Dubuque County, IA was $210,300, and the homeownership rate was 73.3%.

Most people in Dubuque County, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Dubuque County, IA was 2 cars per household.

Dubuque County, IA borders Jo Daviess County, IL, Clayton County, IA, Delaware County, IA, Jackson County, IA, Jones County, IA, and Grant County, WI.

United States Iowa Dubuque, IA

Population & Diversity

Dubuque County, IA is home to a population of 98.8k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.85% of Dubuque County, IA residents were born outside of the country (2.82k people).

In 2022, there were 30.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (88.5k people) in Dubuque County, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.93k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.57k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.2%

2022 Citizenship

98.4%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.2% of Dubuque County, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Dubuque County, IA was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Dubuque County, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dubuque County, IA

White (Non-Hispanic)
88.5k ± 170
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.93k ± 437
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.57k ± 479

2.76%

Hispanic Population

2.72k people

2.76% of the people in Dubuque County, IA are hispanic (2.72k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Dubuque County, IA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Iowa.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
42,604 ± 5,034 people
India
12,351 ± 2,723 people
Vietnam
7,795 ± 2,165 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Iowa was Mexico, the natal country of 42,604 Iowa residents, followed by India with 12,351 and Vietnam with 7,795.

Foreign-Born Population

2.85%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.82k people

2.78%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.74k people

As of 2022, 2.85% of Dubuque County, IA residents (2.82k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dubuque County, IA was 2.78%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Dubuque County, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,162 ± 302
Gulf War (2001-)
746 ± 192
Gulf War (1990s)
668 ± 173

Dubuque County, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.9 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Dubuque County, IA employs 51.3k people. The largest industries in Dubuque County, IA are Manufacturing (8,735 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,903 people), and Retail Trade (6,239 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($205,521), Utilities ($105,250), and Public Administration ($68,194).

Males in Iowa have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,745. The income inequality in Iowa (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

51.3k

2022 Value

± 1,459

0.352%

1 Year growth

± 4.03%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Dubuque County, IA grew at a rate of 0.352%, from 51.2k employees to 51.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dubuque County, IA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,852 people), Management Occupations (5,088 people), and Production Occupations (4,791 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dubuque County, IA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Iowa (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

51.3k

2022 Value

± 1,459

0.352%

1 Year growth

± 4.03%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Dubuque County, IA grew at a rate of 0.352%, from 51.2k employees to 51.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dubuque County, IA, are Manufacturing (8,735 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,903 people), and Retail Trade (6,239 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Dubuque County, IA, though some of these residents may live in Dubuque County, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,108

Median earning men ± $1,792

$35,848

Median earning women ± $1,610

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($72,500), Public Administration ($69,611), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,113).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($58,315), Construction ($56,111), and Information ($52,917).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.57M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Iowa.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

207
Construction
156
Other Services (except Public Administration)
147
Health Care and Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$648k
Manufacturing
$453k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$332k
Finance and Insurance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Dubuque County, IA went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.03%).

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.03%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Dubuque County, IA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Iowa

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Chuck Grassley

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 1981

Joni Ernst

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Iowa over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Iowa

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Iowa have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Dubuque County, IA awarded 1,499 degrees. The student population of Dubuque County, IA in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 2,409 male students and 2,286 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Dubuque County, IA are White (1,095 and 76.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (97 and 6.8%), Unknown (96 and 6.73%), and Black or African American (81 and 5.68%).

The largest universities in Dubuque County, IA by number of degrees awarded are University of Dubuque (582 and 38.8%), Loras College (408 and 27.2%), and Clarke University (264 and 17.6%).

The most popular majors in Dubuque County, IA are General Business Administration & Management (148 and 9.87%), Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (108 and 7.2%), and Sport & Fitness Management (69 and 4.6%).

The median tuition cost in Dubuque County, IA for private four year colleges is $34,750.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Dubuque County, IA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 4,695 (51.3% men and 48.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 4,695 students enrolled in Dubuque County, IA, 51.3% men and 48.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,120 records, of which 53.5% were women and 46.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Sport & Fitness Management
69 degrees awarded
General Psychology
61 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
147 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Dubuque County, IA was Sport & Fitness Management with 69 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Dubuque County, IA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Dubuque
582 degrees awarded
Loras College
408 degrees awarded
Clarke University
264 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Dubuque with 582 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 639 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dubuque County, IA, which is 0.743 times less than the 860 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,095 degrees mean that there were 11.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 97 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($34,750) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,443) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.66% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.685% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (751k), Some college (564k), and Bachelors Degree (469k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Dubuque County, IA was $210,300 in 2022, which is 0.746 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $183,700 to $210,300, a 14.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Dubuque County, IA is 73.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Dubuque County, IA have an average commute time of 17.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dubuque County, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Dubuque County, IA is $73,495. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Dubuque County, IA was Census Tract 101.04 with a value of $129,522, followed by Census Tract 101.05 and Census Tract 102.01, with respective values of $111,750 and $108,125.

In 2023, 11.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Dubuque County, IA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.621%.

Housing

Property

$210,300

Median Property Value 2022

±$5,645

$29,312

Median Property Taxes

±$961

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Dubuque County, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Dubuque County, IA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.3%

Homeownership

2022

63.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 73.3% of the housing units in Dubuque County, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Dubuque County, IA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 101.04
Census Tract 101.05
Census Tract 102.01

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Dubuque County, IA was Census Tract 101.04 with a value of $129,522, followed by Census Tract 101.05 and Census Tract 102.01, with respective values of $111,750 and $108,125.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Dubuque County, IA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$73,495

Median Household Income

± $2,421

40k

Number of Households

± 1,240

In 2022, the median household income of the 40k households in Dubuque County, IA grew to $73,495 from the previous year's value of $68,198.

The following chart displays the households in Dubuque County, IA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Dubuque County, IA is from Iowa.

0.442

2022 Wage GINI in Iowa

0.439

2021 Wage GINI in Iowa

In 2022, the income inequality in Iowa was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.723% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Iowa was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Iowa in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Iowa across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (80%)
Worked At Home (9.66%)
Carpooled (6.35%)

In 2022, 80% of workers in Dubuque County, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.66%) and those who carpooled to work (6.35%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dubuque County, IA have a shorter commute time (17.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.53% of the workforce in Dubuque County, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Dubuque County, IA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Dubuque County, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Dubuque County, IA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 11.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Dubuque County, IA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.621%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.95% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dubuque County, IA (9.48k out of 95.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Dubuque County, IA is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 9.4% of the children was living in poverty in Dubuque County, IA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 5.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.6% of the population of Dubuque County, IA has health coverage, with 56.9% on employee plans, 13.2% on Medicaid, 14.4% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 1.13% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Dubuque County, IA see 1267 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.02% decrease from the previous year (1280 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1204 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 551 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,267 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Dubuque County, IA

Primary care physicians in Dubuque County, IA see an average of 1,267 patients per year. This represents a 1.02% decrease from the previous year (1,280 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Dubuque County, IA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 21.1% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 18% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.41%

Uninsured

56.9%

Employer Coverage

13.2%

Medicaid

14.4%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

1.13%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dubuque County, IA declined by 0.194% from 3.42% to 3.41%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Dubuque County, IA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 40.6 in Dubuque County, IA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Dubuque County, IA.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.1% in Dubuque County, IA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Dubuque County, IA.