Anamosa is a city located in Jones County Iowa. Anamosa has a 2024 population of 5,788. It is also the county seat of Jones County. Anamosa is currently growing at a rate of 1.47% annually and its population has increased by 6.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,451 in 2020.
The average household income in Anamosa is $74,122 with a poverty rate of 19.12%. The median age in Anamosa is 42 years: 43.5 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Anamosa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,818 | 87.71% |
| Black or African American | 353 | 6.43% |
| Two or more races | 150 | 2.73% |
| Asian | 111 | 2.02% |
| Other race | 43 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,917 | 2.33 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
| Married | 698 | 2.8 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
| Non Family | 678 | 1.51 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| Female | 446 | 2.77 | 51.3 | 48.7 |
| Male | 95 | 2.65 | 75.8 | 24.2 |
2.69
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
74.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 235 | 5.76% |
| Associates Degree | 506 | 12.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 437 | 10.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 310 | 7.59% |
| High School Graduate | 1,775 | 43.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 115 | 2.82% |
| Some College | 705 | 17.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,548 | 3,374 | 662 |
| Black | 285 | 211 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 96 | 39 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 91 | 83 | 36 |
| Asian | 85 | 59 | 49 |
| Other Race | 43 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 18 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.1%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 57.65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,625 | $0 | $57,688 |
| Graduate Degree | $89,545 | $121,731 | $72,045 |
| High School Graduate | $29,773 | $36,228 | $22,167 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $22,917 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,707 | $59,127 | $42,830 |
| Some College | $53,976 | $69,141 | $44,010 |
$48,707
Average Earnings
$59,127
Average Male
$42,830
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.58% of Anamosa residents speak only English, while 2.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,172 | 811 | 19.44% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 34 | 77.27% |
| Other | 43 | 33 | 76.74% |
| Multiple | 91 | 1 | 1.1% |
19.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.86%
Male Poverty Rate
20.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Anamosa is Hispanic, with 77.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Anamosa is Multiple, with 1.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 37.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.83% |
| Some College | 5.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 91.3% |
| Male Unemployed | 38.1% |
| Male Employed | 2.3% |
| Female Employed | 2.2% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,614 | $76,414 |
| Households | $55,934 | $74,122 |
| Married Families | $94,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,238 | $62,305 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.8%
Male Marriage Rate
37.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
457
Number of Veterans
446
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 125 |
| Second Gulf War | 117 |
| First Gulf War | 41 |
| Korea | 23 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 117 |
| 75+ | 117 |
| 65 to 74 | 97 |
| 55 to 64 | 92 |
| 18 to 34 | 34 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 457 | 11.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.4%
Labor Force Participation
45%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.32%
Born in Anamosa
97.89%
Native Born
2.11%
Foreign Born
0.64%
Non Citizen
1.47%
Naturalized
97.89% of Anamosa residents were born in the United States, with 69.32% having been born in Iowa. 0.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,209 | 84 | 1.37% |
| 2028 | 6,125 | 84 | 1.39% |
| 2027 | 6,041 | 85 | 1.43% |
| 2026 | 5,956 | 84 | 1.43% |
| 2025 | 5,872 | 84 | 1.45% |
| 2024 | 5,788 | 84 | 1.47% |
| 2023 | 5,704 | 50 | 0.88% |
| 2022 | 5,654 | 142 | 2.58% |
| 2021 | 5,512 | 61 | 1.12% |
| 2020 | 5,451 | -87 | -1.57% |
| 2019 | 5,538 | 27 | 0.49% |
| 2018 | 5,511 | 34 | 0.62% |
| 2017 | 5,477 | 112 | 2.09% |
| 2016 | 5,365 | -75 | -1.38% |
| 2015 | 5,440 | -62 | -1.13% |
| 2014 | 5,502 | 52 | 0.95% |
| 2013 | 5,450 | -104 | -1.87% |
| 2012 | 5,554 | -92 | -1.63% |
| 2011 | 5,646 | 93 | 1.67% |
| 2010 | 5,553 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,494 | 394 | 7.73% |
| 1990 | 5,100 | 142 | 2.86% |
| 1980 | 4,958 | 569 | 12.96% |
| 1970 | 4,389 | -227 | -4.92% |
| 1960 | 4,616 | 706 | 18.06% |
| 1950 | 3,910 | -159 | -3.91% |
| 1940 | 4,069 | 490 | 13.69% |
| 1930 | 3,579 | 698 | 24.23% |
| 1920 | 2,881 | -102 | -3.42% |
| 1910 | 2,983 | 92 | 3.18% |
| 1900 | 2,891 | -3,318 | -53.44% |