569,081 seniors call Iowa home — 17.8% of the population.
Iowa has the largest senior population in the nation, with 74,275 residents aged 85 and older. The median age in the state is 38.6 years.
Seniors in Iowa have a median household income of $75,397. About 7.8% of seniors live below the poverty line. 28.9% report a disability.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. Income data reflects households with a householder aged 65+.
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Shop MFI Medical Order lab tests| # | County | Seniors 65+ | % of Pop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Polk County | 68,026 | 13.7% |
| 2 | Linn County | 38,716 | 16.9% |
| 3 | Scott County | 29,851 | 17.1% |
| 4 | Black Hawk County | 22,833 | 17.5% |
| 5 | Johnson County | 19,951 | 12.9% |
| 6 | Dubuque County | 18,570 | 18.8% |
| 7 | Pottawattamie County | 17,147 | 18.4% |
| 8 | Woodbury County | 16,444 | 15.5% |
| 9 | Dallas County | 13,004 | 12.5% |
| 10 | Story County | 12,773 | 13.0% |