Blue Grass is a city located in Scott County Iowa. Blue Grass has a 2024 population of 1,693. Blue Grass is currently growing at a rate of 0.42% annually and its population has increased by 1.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,665 in 2020.
The average household income in Blue Grass is $109,870 with a poverty rate of 9.9%. The median age in Blue Grass is 46.3 years: 42.7 years for males, and 50.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blue Grass was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,718 | 92.02% |
| Two or more races | 90 | 4.82% |
| Black or African American | 39 | 2.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.32% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.27% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.21% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 854 | 2.19 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Married | 445 | 2.62 | 93 | 7 |
| Non Family | 254 | 1.26 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Female | 125 | 2.34 | 48 | 52 |
| Male | 30 | 2.83 | 100 | 0 |
2.49
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
81.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 47 | 3.37% |
| Associates Degree | 196 | 14.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 289 | 20.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 132 | 9.48% |
| High School Graduate | 426 | 30.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16 | 1.15% |
| Some College | 287 | 20.6% |
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 | 1,228 | 1,184 | 364 |
| Hispanic | 75 | 75 | 33 |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 46 | 3 |
| Black | 39 | 23 | 16 |
| Islander | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,458 | $103,750 | $64,107 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,861 | $83,333 | $74,063 |
| High School Graduate | $48,958 | $53,438 | $36,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,500 | $41,250 | $31,250 |
| Overall | $61,250 | $71,354 | $51,875 |
| Some College | $58,929 | $72,396 | $33,917 |
$61,250
Average Earnings
$71,354
Average Male
$51,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.48% of Blue Grass residents speak only English, while 2.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,607 | 154 | 9.58% |
| Multiple | 90 | 24 | 26.67% |
| Hispanic | 124 | 10 | 8.06% |
| Black | 39 | 6 | 15.38% |
9.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.24%
Male Poverty Rate
9.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blue Grass is Multiple, with 26.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blue Grass is Hispanic, with 8.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 14.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.76% |
| High School | 1.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 53.57% |
| Female Employed | 5.9% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $108,889 | $130,692 |
| Households | $87,083 | $109,870 |
| Married Families | $122,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,071 | $56,526 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.4%
Male Marriage Rate
55.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
126
Number of Veterans
119
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 68 |
| First Gulf War | 46 |
| Second Gulf War | 37 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 58 |
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 75+ | 22 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 111 | 8.2% |
| Black | 10 | 25.64% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 7.59% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 10.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
66.85%
Born in Blue Grass
97.96%
Native Born
2.04%
Foreign Born
1.77%
Non Citizen
0.27%
Naturalized
97.96% of Blue Grass residents were born in the United States, with 66.85% having been born in Iowa. 1.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,728 | 7 | 0.41% |
| 2028 | 1,721 | 7 | 0.41% |
| 2027 | 1,714 | 7 | 0.41% |
| 2026 | 1,707 | 7 | 0.41% |
| 2025 | 1,700 | 7 | 0.41% |
| 2024 | 1,693 | 7 | 0.42% |
| 2023 | 1,686 | 8 | 0.48% |
| 2022 | 1,678 | 5 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 1,673 | 8 | 0.48% |
| 2020 | 1,665 | 0 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1,665 | -7 | -0.42% |
| 2018 | 1,672 | -11 | -0.65% |
| 2017 | 1,683 | 15 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 1,668 | 19 | 1.15% |
| 2015 | 1,649 | 27 | 1.66% |
| 2014 | 1,622 | 34 | 2.14% |
| 2013 | 1,588 | 34 | 2.19% |
| 2012 | 1,554 | 61 | 4.09% |
| 2011 | 1,493 | 38 | 2.61% |
| 2010 | 1,455 | 0 | 0% |