About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Dubuque County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Dubuque County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Dubuque County was 98,887, a 0.17% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Dubuque County population was 98,715, a decline of 0.14% compared to a population of 98,854 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Dubuque County increased by 9,661. In this period, the peak population was 99,308 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Dubuque County is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Dubuque County population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Dubuque County Population by Year. You can refer the same here

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Dubuque, IA population pyramid, which represents the Dubuque population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Dubuque, IA, is 24.9.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Dubuque, IA, is 32.0.
• Total dependency ratio for Dubuque, IA is 56.9.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Dubuque, IA is 3.1.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Dubuque population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Dubuque for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Dubuque for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Dubuque for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Dubuque Population by Age. You can refer the same here

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Dubuque population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Dubuque. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Dubuque by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Dubuque.

Key observations

The largest age group in Dubuque, IA was for the group of age 20 to 24 years years with a population of 5,246 (8.85%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Dubuque, IA was the 85 years and over years with a population of 1,641 (2.77%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Dubuque is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Dubuque total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Dubuque Population by Age. You can refer the same here

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U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Dubuque city, Iowa. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Dubuque County, IA was 3049.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Dubuque County, IA reached a record high of 3049.00000 in January of 2023 and a record low of 1568.00000 in January of 2009. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Dubuque County, IA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Dubuque County, IA was 2859.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Dubuque County, IA reached a record high of 3404.00000 in January of 2019 and a record low of 1086.00000 in January of 2009. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Dubuque County, IA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

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Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in Dubuque County, IA was 87977.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in Dubuque County, IA reached a record high of 88657.00000 in January of 2021 and a record low of 86583.00000 in January of 2010. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in Dubuque County, IA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Dubuque County by race. It includes the population of Dubuque County across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Dubuque County across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of Dubuque County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 89.85% are white, 2.92% are Black or African American, 0.11% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.24% are Asian, 0.76% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 0.98% are some other race and 4.15% are multiracial.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the Dubuque County
• Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the Dubuque County is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Dubuque County total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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Resident Population in Dubuque, IA (MSA) was 99.24200 Thous. of Persons in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Resident Population in Dubuque, IA (MSA) reached a record high of 99.31000 in January of 2020 and a record low of 88.99800 in January of 2001. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Resident Population in Dubuque, IA (MSA) - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

Estimate, Median Age by Sex, Total Population (5-year estimate) in Dubuque County, IA was 38.80000 Years of Age in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Estimate, Median Age by Sex, Total Population (5-year estimate) in Dubuque County, IA reached a record high of 38.90000 in January of 2014 and a record low of 38.10000 in January of 2009. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Estimate, Median Age by Sex, Total Population (5-year estimate) in Dubuque County, IA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Dubuque County population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Dubuque County. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a poulation of 57,947 (58.56% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

• Under 18 years
• 18 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Dubuque County population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
• Population: The population for the age cohort in Dubuque County is shown in the following column.
• Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Dubuque County is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Dubuque County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Equifax Subprime Credit Population for Dubuque County, IA was 14.82% in January of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Equifax Subprime Credit Population for Dubuque County, IA reached a record high of 24.29 in April of 1999 and a record low of 14.49 in July of 2023. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Equifax Subprime Credit Population for Dubuque County, IA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

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Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Dubuque County, IA was 9.40% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Dubuque County, IA reached a record high of 12.50 in January of 2016 and a record low of 9.30 in January of 2021. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Dubuque County, IA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.