Muscatine County Summary

Life in Muscatine County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Muscatine 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 Muscatine County:

  • The population in Muscatine County is 42,968.

  • The median home value in Muscatine County is $182,996.

  • The median income in Muscatine County is $67,427.

  • The median rent in Muscatine County is $936.

  • The unemployment rate in Muscatine County is 3.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Muscatine County is 11.7%.

  • The average high in Muscatine County is 68.7° and there are 87.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Muscatine County

List Of Cities & Towns in Muscatine County

Muscatine, IA Population 23,671

West Liberty, IA Population 3,821

Wilton, IA Population 2,939

Durant, IA Population 1,902

Blue Grass, IA Population 1,873

Walcott, IA Population 1,854

Fruitland, IA Population 1,127

Conesville, IA Population 467

Atalissa, IA Population 355

Nichols, IA Population 344

Stockton, IA Population 148

Map Of Muscatine County

Muscatine County, IA Weather

  • The average high in Muscatine County is 68.7°.

  • There are 75.24 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 87.3 inches of rain each year with 9.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:59 hours of sun each day in Muscatine County.

StatMuscatine County
Mean High68.7
Nice Days75.24
Rainfall87.3
Snowfall9.0
Sunny_hours4:59
68.7°
Average High
87.3
Inches of Rain

Muscatine County Photos

Durantc Iowa
Source: Wikipedia User Farragutful | CC BY-SA 3.0
Muscatine Court House
Source: Wikipedia User Thug outlaw69 at en.wikip | GFDL
Muscatine Ia Barber Pcropped
Source: Public Domain
Henry Downtown Muscatine
Source: Wikipedia User Thug outlaw69 at English | GFDL
Former Hotel Muscatine
Source: Wikipedia User Thug outlaw69 at en.wikip | GFDL
Henry Muscatine Church
Source: Wikipedia User Thug outlaw69 at English | GFDL

Muscatine County Demographics

Population over time in Muscatine County

The current population in Muscatine County is 42,968. The population has increased 0.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 43,145 1.0%
2021 42,703 -0.4%
2020 42,889 -

Gender in Muscatine County

  • Muscatine County is 49.8% female with 21,416 female residents.

  • Muscatine County is 50.2% male with 21,551 male residents.

Female
49.8% (21,416)
Male
50.2% (21,551)
Gender Muscatine County IA USA
Female 49.8% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 50.2% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Muscatine County

Muscatine County is:

  • 75.1% White with 32,284 White residents.

  • 2.7% African American with 1,163 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 48 American Indian residents.

  • 0.7% Asian with 282 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 97 Other residents.

  • 2.5% Two Or More with 1,088 Two Or More residents.

  • 18.6% Hispanic with 8,006 Hispanic residents.

White
75.1% (32,284)
African American
2.7% (1,163)
American Indian
0.1% (48)
Asian
0.7% (282)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.2% (97)
Two Or More
2.5% (1,088)
Hispanic
18.6% (8,006)

Table: Muscatine County By Race

Race Muscatine County IA USA
White 75.1% 83.8% 58.9%
African American 2.7% 3.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.7% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.5% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 18.6% 6.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Muscatine County, Iowa

  • 3.4% of households in Muscatine County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.1% of households in Muscatine County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.4% of households in Muscatine County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Muscatine County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.8% of households in Muscatine County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.8% of households in Muscatine County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.9% of households in Muscatine County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.2% of households in Muscatine County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.0% of households in Muscatine County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.5% of households in Muscatine County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.4% (1,454)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.1% (1,769)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.4% (2,735)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.0% (3,419)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.8% (5,928)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.8% (8,067)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.9% (5,958)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.2% (8,694)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.0% (3,007)
$200,000 or more
4.5% (1,932)
Income Muscatine County IA USA
Less than $10,000 3.4% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.1% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.4% 7.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.0% 7.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.8% 11.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.8% 17.9% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.9% 14.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.2% 18.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.0% 7.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.5% 7.1% 11.4%

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

  • 4.0% of adults in Muscatine County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Muscatine County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% of adults in Muscatine County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Muscatine County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Muscatine County completed associate's degree.

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

  • 5.0% of adults in Muscatine County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Muscatine County completed professional degree.

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

< 9th Grade
4% (1,718)
9-12th Grade
6% (2,578)
High School / GED
35% (15,038)
Some College
20% (8,593)
Associate's Degree
12% (5,156)
Bachelor's Degree
16% (6,874)
Master's Degree
5% (2,148)
Professional Degree
1% (429)
Doctorate Degree
1% (429)
Education Muscatine County IA USA
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 4% 6%
High School / GED 35% 31% 26%
Some College 20% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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