O'Brien County, Iowa
O'Brien County is home to 14,126 people. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Iowa rate (11.1%). The median household income is $68,356.
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| Measure | Value | Iowa | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,126 | 3,210,507 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $68,356 | $75,059 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 13.3% | 11.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 20.7% | 12.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 3.0% | 5.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.0% | 31.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $173,100 | $208,000 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $868 | $972 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 31.9% | 43.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 4.4% | 5.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 39.5 years | 38.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Buena Vista County
- Cherokee County
- Clay County
- Dickinson County
- Lyon County
- Osceola County
- Plymouth County
- Sioux County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.