Keokuk County, IA

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    2024 Population
    9,924
    US Senator
    Chuck Grassley
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Joni Ernst
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    43.4
    1.4% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    12.1%
    1.32% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $62,329
    2.42% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $118,700
    5.79% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    4,618
    1.01% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Keokuk 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.

    99.5% of the residents in Keokuk County, IA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Keokuk County, IA was $118,700, and the homeownership rate was 81.3%.

    Most people in Keokuk County, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Keokuk County, IA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Keokuk County, IA is home to a population of 9.92k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.02% of Keokuk County, IA residents were born outside of the country (101 people).

    In 2024, there were 45.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.39k people) in Keokuk County, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 208 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 67 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.5% of Keokuk County, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Keokuk County, IA was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Keokuk County, IA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      9.39k ± 29
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      208 ± 25
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      67 ± 36
    2.35%
    Hispanic Population
    233 people

    In 2024, there were 45.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.39k people) in Keokuk County, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 208 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 67 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.35% of the people in Keokuk County, IA are hispanic (233 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Keokuk County, IA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      44,333 ± 5,134 people
    2. India
      11,889 ± 2,672 people
    3. Guatemala
      8,189 ± 2,219 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Iowa was Mexico, the natal country of 44,333 Iowa residents, followed by India with 11,889 and Guatemala with 8,189.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.02%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    101 people
    0.833%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    83 people

    As of 2024, 1.02% of Keokuk County, IA residents (101 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 Keokuk County, IA was 0.833%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      136 ± 43
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      85 ± 32
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      78 ± 36

    Keokuk County, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.6 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    96% of the population of Keokuk County, IA has health coverage, with 43.4% on employee plans, 20.6% on Medicaid, 17.2% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 1.25% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Keokuk County, IA see 9,914 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (9,914 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2476 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 9914 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.9% were men and 48.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    9,914 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Keokuk County, IA

    Primary care physicians in Keokuk County, IA see an average of 9,914 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (9,914 patients).

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

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 17.5% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.9% were men and 48.1% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    3.95%
    Uninsured
    43.4%
    Employer Coverage
    20.6%
    Medicaid
    17.2%
    Medicare
    13.5%
    Non-Group
    1.25%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Keokuk County, IA grew by 18.7% from 3.33% to 3.95%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.05 in Keokuk County, IA.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, 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 40.1% in Keokuk County, IA.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 5.04% in Keokuk County, IA.

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    Economy

    The economy of Keokuk County, IA employs 4.62k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Keokuk County, IA were Health Care & Social Assistance (752 people), Manufacturing (624 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (526 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($93,158), Information ($76,438), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($67,750).

    Employment

    Occupations

    4.62k
    2024 Value
    ± 275
    1.01%
    1 Year growth
    ± 8.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Keokuk County, IA grew at a rate of 1.01%, from 4.57k employees to 4.62k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Keokuk County, IA, are Management Occupations (637 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (544 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (393 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Keokuk County, IA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    4.62k
    2024 Value
    ± 275
    1.01%
    1 Year growth
    ± 8.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Keokuk County, IA grew at a rate of 1.01%, from 4.57k employees to 4.62k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Keokuk County, IA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (752 people), Manufacturing (624 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (526 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Keokuk County, IA, though some of these residents may live in Keokuk County, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $50,014
    Median earning men ± $2,873
    $38,618
    Median earning women ± $1,978

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($83,281), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,000), and Public Administration ($76,500).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($54,875), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($46,667), and Manufacturing ($43,482).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 25
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 24
      Construction
    3. 17
      Retail Trade

    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.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $16.6k
      Wholesale Trade
    2. $12.5k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $7.67k
      Manufacturing

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

    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

    Voting results are not available for Keokuk County, IA. Showing the available data for Iowa.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (55.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (42.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.789%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

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

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Iowa

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    Chuck Grassley
    Senator from Iowa3
    Assumed office on January 3, 1981
    Joni Ernst
    Senator from Iowa2
    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Keokuk County, IA was $118,700 in 2024, which is 0.357 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $112,200 to $118,700, a 5.79% increase. The homeownership rate in Keokuk County, IA is 81.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Keokuk County, IA have an average commute time of 26.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Keokuk County, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 11.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Keokuk County, IA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.413%.

    Housing

    Property

    $118,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$6,126
    $3,306
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$229

    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 Keokuk County, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    81.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    60.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 81.3% of the housing units in Keokuk County, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 78.9%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $62,329
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,405
    4.07k
    Number of Households
    ± 256

    In 2024, the median household income of the 4.07k households in Keokuk County, IA grew to $62,329 from the previous year's value of $60,856.

    The following chart displays the households in Keokuk 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Keokuk County, IA is from Iowa.
    0.435
    2024 Wage GINI in Iowa
    0.441
    2023 Wage GINI in Iowa

    In 2024, the income inequality in Iowa was 0.435 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.29% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Iowa was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (79.7%)
    2. Worked At Home (9.52%)
    3. Carpooled (6.46%)

    In 2024, 79.7% of workers in Keokuk County, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.52%) and those who carpooled to work (6.46%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    26.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Keokuk County, IA have a longer commute time (26.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.76% of the workforce in Keokuk County, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 11.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Keokuk County, IA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.413%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    12.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Keokuk County, IA (1.18k out of 9.76k 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 Males 18 - 24, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Keokuk County, IA 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.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 14.9% of the children was living in poverty in Keokuk County, IA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.4%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 136 in Keokuk County, IA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 74.8% per 100,000 population.

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