Population 12,184 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Appanoose County
Household size in Appanoose County
| Period | Appanoose County | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.32 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.31 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Appanoose County are small: just 2.37 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.33, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Appanoose County
| Period | Appanoose County | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.2 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.9 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.3 | 39.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.5 | 39.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
Appanoose County skews older than the country: its median age is 43.5, against 40.1 nationally. Compared with other Iowa counties, Appanoose County is older than most.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Appanoose County
| Period | Appanoose County | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Appanoose County than nationally: 9.9%, against 11.6%. The picture is much the same across Iowa. The single-parent share has edged up 1.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Appanoose County
Renters in Appanoose County
| Period | Appanoose County | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.5% | 26.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.5% | 28.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.0% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.2% | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Appanoose County own their homes; 31.2% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Nearly half of owners (46.8%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Among Iowa's 99 counties, though, only eight have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Appanoose County
| Period | Appanoose County | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.4% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Appanoose County: 16.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Only six of Iowa's 99 counties have a higher vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Appanoose County
| Period | Appanoose County | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1969 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1971 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Appanoose County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1962, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1955 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the west.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Appanoose County
| Period | Appanoose County | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $532 | $669 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $619 | $732 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $628 | $821 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $794 | $1,020 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$261 | +$351 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Appanoose County costs $794 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $261 a month from 2006–10, a 49% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.3% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Appanoose County
Bachelor's degrees in Appanoose County
| Period | Appanoose County | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.4% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Appanoose County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 20.4%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 3.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Appanoose County
| Period | Appanoose County | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.9% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.4% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.1% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.6% | 93.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Appanoose County is close to the national rate: 89.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Iowa as a whole (93.0%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.7 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Appanoose County
| Period | Appanoose County | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 5.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 5.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Appanoose County than nationally: unemployment was 3.8%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 7.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Appanoose County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appanoose County | 2.37 | 43.5 | 9.9% | 31.2% | 16.8% | 1962 | $794 | 20.4% | 89.6% | 3.8% |
| Wayne County | 2.55 | 41.3 | 6.7% | 19.1% | 14.3% | 1967 | $697 | 17.1% | 89.5% | 3.0% |
| Davis County | 2.86 | 37.3 | 8.1% | 16.7% | 10.1% | 1971 | $939 | 16.9% | 81.4% | 3.2% |
| Van Buren County | 2.54 | 45.9 | 8.9% | 18.4% | 17.5% | 1969 | $655 | 19.3% | 85.1% | 4.5% |
| Decatur County | 2.36 | 36.9 | 8.6% | 30.3% | 15.1% | 1971 | $845 | 24.2% | 90.1% | 1.8% |
| Ringgold County | 2.36 | 45.4 | 6.9% | 21.5% | 21.7% | 1962 | $802 | 24.8% | 93.9% | 3.5% |
| Des Moines County | 2.25 | 41.8 | 12.2% | 25.4% | 9.8% | 1960 | $916 | 23.3% | 93.1% | 3.4% |
| Taylor County | 2.35 | 43.6 | 11.1% | 22.1% | 14.4% | 1951 | $802 | 16.7% | 92.4% | 3.0% |
| Henderson County | 2.32 | 48.8 | 8.9% | 18.9% | 18.4% | 1968 | $834 | 22.3% | 91.5% | 7.7% |
| Warren County | 2.30 | 40.2 | 14.6% | 24.8% | 10.0% | 1955 | $784 | 22.6% | 87.1% | 3.7% |
| Page County | 2.27 | 45.2 | 7.5% | 29.5% | 11.7% | 1953 | $685 | 19.4% | 93.2% | 4.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Emmons County, ND · Clay County, TN · Cloud County, KS · Washburn County, WI · Dewey County, SD · Fergus County, MT · Ward County, TX · Hyde County, NC · Wahkiakum County, WA · Northwest Arctic Borough, AK
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Appanoose County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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