In 2023, about 11.3 percent of Iowa's population lived below the poverty line. This accounts for persons or families whose collective income in the preceding 12 months was below the national poverty level of the United States.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Iowa County, IA (S1701ACS019095) from 2012 to 2023 about Iowa County, IA; IA; percent; poverty; 5-year; population; and USA.

This dataset contains Iowa population estimates by poverty status (past 12 months), sex and educational attainment for State of Iowa, individual Iowa counties, Iowa places and census tracts within Iowa. Data is from the American Community Survey, Five Year Estimates, Table B17003.

Poverty status includes the following: All Levels, Below Poverty Level, and Above Poverty Level.

Sex includes the following: Both, Male and Female.

Educational attainment includes the following: All Educational Levels, Less than High School Graduate, High School Graduate, Some College/Associate's Degree, and Bachelor's Degree or Higher.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Linn County, IA (S1701ACS019113) from 2012 to 2023 about Linn County, IA; Cedar Rapids; IA; percent; poverty; 5-year; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Cedar County, IA (S1701ACS019031) from 2012 to 2023 about Cedar County, IA; IA; percent; poverty; 5-year; population; and USA.

Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Iowa County, IA was 9.20% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Iowa County, IA reached a record high of 10.90 in January of 2013 and a record low of 8.20 in January of 2018. 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 Iowa County, IA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Iowa County, WI was 7.70% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Iowa County, WI reached a record high of 10.40 in January of 2015 and a record low of 7.70 in January of 2018. 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 Iowa County, WI - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

Davenport, Iowa Poverty Rate Statistics for 2023. Analyze over 60 metrics of the Davenport, Iowa poverty database including by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more. In Davenport, Iowa, an estimated 15,553 of 98,428 people live in poverty, which is 15.8%. Compared to the national average of 12.6%, the poverty rate in Davenport is 25.4% higher.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Floyd County, IA (S1701ACS019067) from 2012 to 2023 about Floyd County, IA; IA; percent; poverty; 5-year; population; and USA.

Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Scott County, IA was 11.60% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Scott County, IA reached a record high of 13.10 in January of 2013 and a record low of 11.60 in January of 2023. 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 Scott County, IA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

The resource allows you to view maps displaying poverty rates, unemployment rates and median household income in Iowa by census tract.

Altoona, Iowa Poverty Rate Statistics for 2023. Analyze over 60 metrics of the Altoona, Iowa poverty database including by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more. In Altoona, Iowa, an estimated 1,192 of 19,812 people live in poverty, which is 6.0%. Compared to the national average of 12.6%, the poverty rate in Altoona is 52.38% lower.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Lee County, IA (S1701ACS019111) from 2012 to 2023 about Lee County, IA; IA; percent; poverty; 5-year; population; and USA.

Sioux City, Iowa Poverty Rate Statistics for 2023. Analyze over 60 metrics of the Sioux City, Iowa poverty database including by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more. In Sioux City, Iowa, an estimated 12,258 of 82,838 people live in poverty, which is 14.8%. Compared to the national average of 12.6%, the poverty rate in Sioux City is 17.46% higher.

Johnson County, Iowa Poverty Rate Statistics for 2023. Analyze over 60 metrics of the Johnson County, Iowa poverty database including by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more. 16.1% Poverty Rate in Johnson County, Iowa

35 to 44 years Poverty Rate Statistics for 2023. This is part of a larger dataset covering poverty in Iowa by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more.

18 to 34 years Poverty Rate Statistics for 2022. This is part of a larger dataset covering poverty in Oakland, Iowa by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Taylor County, IA (S1701ACS019173) from 2012 to 2023 about Taylor County, IA; IA; percent; poverty; 5-year; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Washington County, IA (S1701ACS019183) from 2012 to 2023 about Washington County, IA; Iowa City; IA; percent; poverty; 5-year; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Tama County, IA (S1701ACS019171) from 2012 to 2023 about Tama County, IA; IA; percent; poverty; 5-year; population; and USA.