Cedar County Summary

Life in Cedar County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Cedar County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Cedar County:

  • The population in Cedar County is 18,427.

  • The median home value in Cedar County is $246,878.

  • The median income in Cedar County is $79,080.

  • The median rent in Cedar County is $860.

  • The unemployment rate in Cedar County is 2.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Cedar County is 7.2%.

  • The average high in Cedar County is 68.1° and there are 88.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Cedar County

List Of Cities & Towns in Cedar County

Tipton, IA Population 3,111

Wilton, IA Population 2,943

West Branch, IA Population 2,526

Durant, IA Population 1,904

Clarence, IA Population 1,223

Mechanicsville, IA Population 906

Lowden, IA Population 804

Stanwood, IA Population 520

Bennett, IA Population 418

Rochester, IA Population 45

Map Of Cedar County

Cedar County, IA Weather

  • The average high in Cedar County is 68.1°.

  • There are 74.74 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 88.4 inches of rain each year with 9.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:58 hours of sun each day in Cedar County.

StatCedar County
Mean High68.1
Nice Days74.74
Rainfall88.4
Snowfall9.7
Sunny Hours4:58
68.1°
Average High
88.4
Inches of Rain

Cedar County Photos

Durantc Iowa
Source: Wikipedia User Farragutful | CC BY-SA 3.0
West Branch Downtown
Source: Wikipedia User Rpogge at en.wikipedia | GFDL
Herbert Hoover Birthplace
Source: Wikipedia User Billwhittaker | CC BY-SA 3.0
Jesse Hoover Blacksmith Shop
Source: Wikipedia User Billwhittaker | CC BY-SA 3.0
West Branch Gruwell Crew
Source: Wikipedia User Bill Whittaker | CC BY-SA 3.0
Wiltonc Iowa
Source: Wikipedia User Farragutful | CC BY-SA 3.0

Cedar County Demographics

Population over time in Cedar County

The current population in Cedar County is 18,427. The population has increased 0.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 18,494 0.1%
2022 18,475 0.1%
2021 18,457 -

Gender in Cedar County

  • Cedar County is 50.2% female with 9,259 female residents.

  • Cedar County is 49.8% male with 9,168 male residents.

Female
50.2% (9,259)
Male
49.8% (9,168)
Gender Cedar County IA USA
Female 50.2% 49.9% 50.5%
Male 49.8% 50.1% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Cedar County

Cedar County is:

  • 93.8% White with 17,286 White residents.

  • 0.5% African American with 85 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 17 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 99 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 51 Other residents.

  • 2.3% Two Or More with 415 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.6% Hispanic with 474 Hispanic residents.

White
93.8% (17,286)
African American
0.5% (85)
American Indian
0.1% (17)
Asian
0.5% (99)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.3% (51)
Two Or More
2.3% (415)
Hispanic
2.6% (474)

Table: Cedar County By Race

Race Cedar County IA USA
White 93.8% 83.1% 58.2%
African American 0.5% 3.8% 12.0%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.5%
Asian 0.5% 2.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.2% 0.5%
Two Or More 2.3% 3.2% 3.9%
Hispanic 2.6% 7.0% 19.0%

Household Income For Cedar County, Iowa

  • 1.9% of households in Cedar County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.5% of households in Cedar County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.7% of households in Cedar County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.0% of households in Cedar County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.5% of households in Cedar County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.1% of households in Cedar County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 17.4% of households in Cedar County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 22.4% of households in Cedar County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.0% of households in Cedar County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.4% of households in Cedar County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
1.9% (356)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.5% (652)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.7% (1,239)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.0% (1,290)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.5% (1,938)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.1% (2,972)
$75,000 to $99,999
17.4% (3,201)
$100,000 to $149,999
22.4% (4,128)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.0% (1,657)
$200,000 or more
5.4% (989)
Income Cedar County IA USA
Less than $10,000 1.9% 4.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.5% 3.4% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.7% 7.0% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.0% 7.3% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.5% 11.7% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.1% 17.8% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 17.4% 14.1% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 22.4% 18.4% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.0% 8.4% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 5.4% 8.0% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Cedar County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Cedar County completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Cedar County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 41.0% of adults in Cedar County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Cedar County completed some college.

  • 15.0% of adults in Cedar County completed associate's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Cedar County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Cedar County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Cedar County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Cedar County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (184)
9-12th Grade
3% (552)
High School / GED
41% (7,555)
Some College
19% (3,501)
Associate's Degree
15% (2,764)
Bachelor's Degree
16% (2,948)
Master's Degree
4% (737)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1% (184)
Education Cedar County IA USA
< 9th Grade 1% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 3% 4% 6%
High School / GED 41% 30% 26%
Some College 19% 20% 19%
Associate's Degree 15% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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