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

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2020 Population

116,891

0.288% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Grassley

Republican Party

US Senator

Joni Ernst

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

0.244% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

10.6%

0.506% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$59,790

0.662% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$131,800

2.25% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

54,393

2.06% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA had a population of 117k people with a median age of 41 and a median household income of $59,790. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA declined from 117,229 to 116,891, a −0.288% decrease and its median household income grew from $59,397 to $59,790, a 0.662% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.6%), White (Hispanic) (6.77%), Other (Hispanic) (2.39%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.1%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.8%).

10.8% 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.

96.2% 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 (496 degrees awarded in 2021) and Marshalltown Community College (411 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA was $131,800, and the homeownership rate was 75%.

Most people in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.2 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 Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA, Webster, Hardin, Hamilton, Butler, Wright, Grundy, Franklin & Humboldt Counties PUMA, IA, Dubuque City PUMA, IA, Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA, Iowa City PUMA, IA, Ames City PUMA, IA, Warren, Jasper, Marion, Dallas (West) & Madison Counties PUMA, IA, and Wapello, Mahaska, Washington, Jefferson, Keokuk, Davis & Van Buren Counties PUMA, IA.

United States Iowa

Population & Diversity

Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA is home to a population of 117k people, from which 96.2% are citizens. As of 2020, 5.76% of Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA residents were born outside of the country (6.73k people).

In 2020, there were 12.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (97.8k people) in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.91k White (Hispanic) and 2.8k Other (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 (8,772 households), Other Languages of Asia (855 households), and Other Native Languages of North America (533 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

58,830

Women

50.5%

57,769

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 116,599 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

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

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Citizenship

96.2%

2020 Citizenship

96%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.2% of Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA was 96%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
97.8k ± 195
White (Hispanic)
7.91k ± 793
Other (Hispanic)
2.8k ± 751

10.5%

Hispanic Population

12.3k people

10.5% of the people in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA are hispanic (12.3k 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
3,920 ± 1,511 people
Thailand
528 ± 563 people
Myanmar
321 ± 439 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA was Mexico, the natal country of 3,920 Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA residents, followed by Thailand with 528 and Myanmar with 321.

Foreign-Born Population

5.76%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.73k people

6.04%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

7.08k people

As of 2020, 5.76% of Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA residents (6.73k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA was 6.04%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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
8,772 households (7.99%)
Other Languages of Asia
855 households (0.779%)
Other Native Languages of North America
533 households (0.485%)

10.8% 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 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA was Spanish. 7.99% 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
2,898 ± 212
Gulf War (2001-)
917 ± 187
Gulf War (1990s)
853 ± 161

Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.16 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 Construction (3,742 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,499 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,149 people), and the highest paying industries are Pulp, paper, & paperboard mills ($159,458), Savings institutions, including credit unions ($147,643), and Other administrative & other support services ($147,329).

Males in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,277. The income inequality in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.405, 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

2020 Value

−2.06%

1 Year decline

± −2.06%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA declined at a rate of −2.06%, from 55.5k 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 (2,094 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,342 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,295 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 Iowa.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

54.4k

2020 Value

−2.06%

1 Year decline

± −2.06%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA declined at a rate of −2.06%, from 55.5k employees to 54.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA, are Construction (3,742 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,499 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,149 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

$45,866

Median earning men ± $1,161

$31,172

Median earning women ± $671

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,327), Public Administration ($57,984), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,679).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($46,850), Wholesale Trade ($46,250), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($40,341).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Iowa to other states, or from other states to Iowa.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Meat/seafood
$20.6B
Mixed freight
$19.9B
Machinery
$19.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Iowa product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $20.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($19.9B) and Machinery ($19.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Iowa products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Iowa.

$252B

2020 Value in Iowa

$518B

Projected 2050 Value in Iowa

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Iowa trade was $252B. This is expected to increase 105% to $518B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Iowa trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Iowa to other states, or from other states to Iowa.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$21.2B
Minnesota
$16.2B
Texas
$10.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Iowa domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $21.2B, followed by Minnesota with $16.2B and Texas and $10.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Iowa shares with each state (excluding itself).

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

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa.

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 2021, universities in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA awarded 907 degrees. The student population of Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,092 male students and 3,912 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA are White (508 and 65.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (135 and 17.3%), Asian (49 and 6.29%), and Black or African American (32 and 4.11%).

The largest universities in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA by number of degrees awarded are Grinnell College (496 and 54.7%) and Marshalltown Community College (411 and 45.3%).

The most popular majors in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (142 and 15.7%), Other Electrical & Power Transmission Installers (61 and 6.73%), and Computer Science (54 and 5.95%).

The median tuition cost in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA for private four year colleges is $58,156.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 10.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 42.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 7,004 (44.1% men and 55.9% 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 2021 there were 7,004 students enrolled in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA, 44.1% men and 55.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,802 records, of which 56.6% were women and 43.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Computer Science
54 degree-majors awarded
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
41 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
38 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA was Computer Science with 54 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
496 degrees awarded
Marshalltown Community College
411 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Grinnell College with 496 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 437 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA, which is 0.93 times less than the 470 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 508 degrees mean that there were 3.76 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 135 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 ($58,156) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($624) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,379) 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 2020, 0.933% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.889% 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 2020 were High School or Equivalent (33.8k), Some college (19.9k), and Primary Education (12.2k).

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 $131,800 in 2020, which is 0.574 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $128,900 to $131,800, a 2.25% increase. The homeownership rate in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA is 75%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA have an average commute time of 21.2 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 $59,790. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA was West Des Moines & Urbandale Cities PUMA, IA with a value of $87,025, followed by Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA and Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA, with respective values of $84,719 and $67,294.

Housing

Property

$131,800

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,074

$35,162

Median Property Taxes

±$1,054

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

75%

Homeownership

2020

61%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 75% of the housing units in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.1%.

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 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA was West Des Moines & Urbandale Cities PUMA, IA with a value of $87,025, followed by Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA and Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA, with respective values of $84,719 and $67,294.

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.

$59,790

Median Household Income

± $1,759

46.9k

Number of Households

± 1,232

In 2020, the median household income of the 46.9k households in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA grew to $59,790 from the previous year's value of $59,397.

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

0.405

2020 Wage GINI in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA

0.413

2019 Wage GINI in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA

In 2020, the income inequality in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA was 0.405 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.1% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2020

Drove Alone (79.1%)
Carpooled (10%)
Worked At Home (5.36%)

In 2020, 79.1% of workers in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10%) and those who worked at home (5.36%).

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

21.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA have a shorter commute time (21.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.81% 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

10.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA (11.9k out of 113k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

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

95.5% of the population of Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA has health coverage, with 52.3% on employee plans, 15% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 0.987% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Iowa was $8,200 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,806).

Primary care physicians in Iowa see 1347 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.737% decrease from the previous year (1357 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1436 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 569 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,347 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Iowa

Primary care physicians in Iowa see an average of 1,347 patients per year. This represents a 0.737% decrease from the previous year (1,357 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 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.4% under 18 years, 18.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.52%

Uninsured

52.3%

Employer Coverage

15%

Medicaid

14.9%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

0.987%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA declined by 6.62% from 4.85% to 4.52%.

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.