Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2024 Population

32,893

2024 Median Age

43.6

0.229% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

13.1%

0.409% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$62,382

4.31% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$141,400

14.4% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

14,700

1.02% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO 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.

99.1% of the residents in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO was $141,400, and the homeownership rate was 76.3%.

Most people in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO was 2 cars per household.

Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO borders Burlington, IA-IL, Macomb, IL, and Quincy, IL-MO.

United States Illinois Iowa Missouri

Population & Diversity

Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO is home to a population of 32.9k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.93% of Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO residents were born outside of the country (634 people).

In 2024, there were 34.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (29.7k people) in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 866 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 786 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.1%

2024 Citizenship

99.8%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.1% of Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO was 99.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
29.7k ± 87
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
866 ± 143
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
786 ± 124

3.48%

Hispanic Population

1.15k people

3.48% of the people in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO are hispanic (1.15k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
724,087 ± 20,546 people
India
203,055 ± 11,012 people
Poland
118,458 ± 8,427 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 724,087 Illinois residents, followed by India with 203,055 and Poland with 118,458.

Foreign-Born Population

1.93%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

634 people

1.11%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

367 people

As of 2024, 1.93% of Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO residents (634 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO was 1.11%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
849 ± 157
Gulf War (2001-)
445 ± 130
Gulf War (1990s)
406 ± 136

Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.91 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO.

Health

94.6% of the population of Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO has health coverage, with 41.1% on employee plans, 21.1% on Medicaid, 16.6% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 1.3% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1,264 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,264 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1189 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 297 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

1,264 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Illinois

Primary care physicians in Illinois see an average of 1,264 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,264 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23% under 18 years, 17.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.38%

Uninsured

41.1%

Employer Coverage

21.1%

Medicaid

16.6%

Medicare

14.5%

Non-Group

1.3%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO grew by 13.2% from 4.75% to 5.38%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO employs 14.7k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO were Manufacturing (2,757 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,126 people), and Retail Trade (1,784 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($81,250), Wholesale Trade ($67,308), and Public Administration ($65,663).

Employment

Occupations

14.7k

2024 Value

± 824

−1.02%

1 Year decline

± 7.84%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO declined at a rate of −1.02%, from 14.9k employees to 14.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO, are Management Occupations (1,948 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,521 people), and Production Occupations (1,455 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

14.7k

2024 Value

± 824

−1.02%

1 Year decline

± 7.84%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO declined at a rate of −1.02%, from 14.9k employees to 14.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO, are Manufacturing (2,757 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,126 people), and Retail Trade (1,784 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO, though some of these residents may live in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,614

Median earning men ± $2,894

$35,334

Median earning women ± $2,274

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($94,038), Wholesale Trade ($69,375), and Manufacturing ($62,229).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($66,862), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,518), and Manufacturing ($51,086).

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

63
Other Services (except Public Administration)
58
Construction
43
Finance and Insurance

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

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$274k
Manufacturing
$76.2k
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$70.7k
Health Care and Social Assistance

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 49.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.909%).

Dick Durbin, Tammy Duckworth, Chuck Grassley, Joni Ernst, Josh Hawley, and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri is currently represented by 29 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

Voting results are not available for Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO. Showing the available data for Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.8%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.3%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.909%)
Independent Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri.

Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Chuck Grassley

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 1981

Joni Ernst

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Dick Durbin, Tammy Duckworth, Chuck Grassley, Joni Ernst, Josh Hawley, and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri.

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 Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO was $141,400 in 2024, which is 0.425 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $123,600 to $141,400, a 14.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO is 76.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO have an average commute time of 20.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$141,400

Median Property Value 2024

±$10,936

$10,934

Median Property Taxes

±$639

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 Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.3%

Homeownership

2024

59.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 76.3% of the housing units in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$62,382

Median Household Income

± $3,274

14.3k

Number of Households

± 779

In 2024, the median household income of the 14.3k households in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO grew to $62,382 from the previous year's value of $59,803.

The following chart displays the households in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO 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 Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO is from Illinois.

0.464

2024 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.466

2023 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2024, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.578% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (81.8%)
Carpooled (8.36%)
Worked At Home (6.13%)

In 2024, 81.8% of workers in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.36%) and those who worked at home (6.13%).

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

20.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO have a shorter commute time (20.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.37% of the workforce in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO (4.13k out of 31.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

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.