Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA

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2022 Population

117,901

0.179% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Grassley

Republican Party

US Senator

Joni Ernst

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

40.6

0.49% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

10.8%

1.29% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$70,177

9.67% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$156,200

15.5% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

54,439

0.0257% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA had a population of 118k people with a median age of 40.6 and a median household income of $70,177. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA declined from 118,112 to 117,901, a −0.179% decrease and its median household income grew from $63,990 to $70,177, a 9.67% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.4%), White (Hispanic) (4.97%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.3%), Other (Hispanic) (2.51%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.04%).

11.5% of the households in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.1% of the residents in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA are Grinnell College (558 degrees awarded in 2022) and Marshalltown Community College (435 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA was $156,200, and the homeownership rate was 76.1%.

Most people in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA was 2 cars per household.

Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA borders Linn County outside Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA, Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA, Webster, Hardin, Hamilton, Butler, Wright, Grundy, Franklin & Humboldt Counties PUMA, IA, Dubuque, Buchanan, Jackson & Delaware Counties--Dubuque City PUMA, IA, Johnson County--Iowa City PUMA, IA, Story & Boone Counties PUMA, IA, Jasper, Marion, Warren Counties PUMA, IA, and Wapello, Mahaska, Washington, Jefferson, Keokuk, Davis & Van Buren Counties PUMA, IA.

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Population & Diversity

Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA is home to a population of 118k people, from which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 6.19% of Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA residents were born outside of the country (7.3k people).

In 2022, there were 16.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (97.2k people) in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.86k White (Hispanic) and 3.89k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA are Spanish (9,383 households), Other Languages of Asia (1,217 households), and Other Native Languages of North America (530 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

58,534

Women

49.7%

59,130

Men

50.3%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 117,664 inhabitants, with 50.3% men, and 49.7% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.1%

2022 Citizenship

96.3%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 96.1% of Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA was 96.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA

White (Non-Hispanic)
97.2k ± 261
White (Hispanic)
5.86k ± 901
Two+ (Hispanic)
3.89k ± 935

11.3%

Hispanic Population

13.4k people

11.3% of the people in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA are hispanic (13.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,254 ± 1,572 people
Thailand
698 ± 647 people
Myanmar
464 ± 528 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA was Mexico, the natal country of 4,254 Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA residents, followed by Thailand with 698 and Myanmar with 464.

Foreign-Born Population

6.19%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

7.3k people

5.98%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.07k people

As of 2022, 6.19% of Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA residents (7.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA was 5.98%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
9,383 households (8.44%)
Other Languages of Asia
1,217 households (1.09%)
Other Native Languages of North America
530 households (0.477%)

11.5% of the households in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA was Spanish. 8.44% of the households in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,636 ± 276
Gulf War (2001-)
1,228 ± 230
Gulf War (1990s)
835 ± 165

Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.15 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA employs 54.4k people. The largest industries in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA are Elementary & secondary schools (4,150 people), Construction (3,899 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,221 people), and the highest paying industries are Other administrative & other support services ($174,024), Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($159,735), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($133,123).

Males in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,528. The income inequality in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.403, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,596

Women

47.1%

28,797

Men

52.9%

The workforce of Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA in 2020 was 54,393 people, with 47.1% woman, and 52.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA.

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Occupations

54.4k

2022 Value

0.0257%

1 Year growth

± 0.0257%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA grew at a rate of 0.0257%, from 54.4k employees to 54.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,224 people), Janitors & building cleaners (1,608 people), and Cooks (1,243 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Iowa (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

54.4k

2022 Value

0.0257%

1 Year growth

± 0.0257%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA grew at a rate of 0.0257%, from 54.4k employees to 54.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,150 people), Construction (3,899 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,221 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA, though some of these residents may live in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,284

Median earning men ± $1,428

$35,868

Median earning women ± $917

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($81,831), Public Administration ($62,083), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,803).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($55,000), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,159), and Wholesale Trade ($46,905).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa.

Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.57M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Iowa.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 52.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.16%).

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA. Showing the available data for Iowa.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.16%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 52.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.16%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Iowa for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Iowa

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Chuck Grassley

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 1981

Joni Ernst

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Iowa over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Iowa

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Iowa have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA awarded 993 degrees. The student population of Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,568 male students and 1,898 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA are White (551 and 64%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (133 and 15.4%), Asian (61 and 7.08%), and Two or More Races (43 and 4.99%).

The largest universities in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA by number of degrees awarded are Grinnell College (558 and 56.2%) and Marshalltown Community College (435 and 43.8%).

The most popular majors in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (151 and 15.2%), Welding Technology (92 and 9.26%), and Computer Science (56 and 5.64%).

The median tuition cost in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA for private four year colleges is $60,988.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 10.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 40.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 3,466 (45.2% men and 54.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 3,466 students enrolled in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA, 45.2% men and 54.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,914 records, of which 53.9% were women and 46.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Computer Science
56 degrees awarded
Biochemistry
48 degrees awarded
General Mathematics
48 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA was Computer Science with 56 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Grinnell College
558 degrees awarded
Marshalltown Community College
435 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Grinnell College with 558 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 495 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA, which is 0.994 times less than the 498 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 551 degrees mean that there were 4.14 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 133 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($60,988) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($624) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,411) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.15% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.25% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (33.5k), Some college (19.1k), and Bachelors Degree (13.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA was $156,200 in 2022, which is 0.554 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $135,200 to $156,200, a 15.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA is 76.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA have an average commute time of 21.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA is $70,177. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA was Dallas, Madison Counties PUMA, IA with a value of $97,664, followed by Polk County (West) PUMA, IA and Linn County outside Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA, with respective values of $93,727 and $91,766.

Housing

Property

$156,200

Median Property Value 2022

±$3,272

$35,525

Median Property Taxes

±$1,028

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.1%

Homeownership

2022

61%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 76.1% of the housing units in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA was Dallas, Madison Counties PUMA, IA with a value of $97,664, followed by Polk County (West) PUMA, IA and Linn County outside Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA, with respective values of $93,727 and $91,766.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$70,177

Median Household Income

± $1,508

46.7k

Number of Households

± 1,215

In 2022, the median household income of the 46.7k households in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA grew to $70,177 from the previous year's value of $63,990.

The following chart displays the households in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.403

2022 Wage GINI in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA

0.396

2021 Wage GINI in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA

In 2022, the income inequality in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA was 0.403 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.64% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (77.9%)
Carpooled (9.32%)
Worked At Home (7.9%)

In 2022, 77.9% of workers in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.32%) and those who worked at home (7.9%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA have a shorter commute time (21.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.91% of the workforce in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA (12.2k out of 114k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.6% of the population of Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA has health coverage, with 51.6% on employee plans, 15.7% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 1.07% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Iowa see 1357 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.742% increase from the previous year (1347 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1431 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 532 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa.

1,357 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Iowa

Primary care physicians in Iowa see an average of 1,357 patients per year. This represents a 0.742% increase from the previous year (1,347 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Iowa in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.4%

Uninsured

51.6%

Employer Coverage

15.7%

Medicaid

14.9%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

1.07%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA declined by 9.77% from 4.87% to 4.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.