Dubuque is a city located in Dubuque County Iowa. Dubuque has a 2024 population of 58,618. It is also the county seat of Dubuque County. Dubuque is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually and its population has decreased by -1.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 59,654 in 2020.
The average household income in Dubuque is $83,629 with a poverty rate of 13%. The median age in Dubuque is 37.9 years: 36.3 years for males, and 39.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dubuque was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52,073 | 87.79% |
| Two or more races | 2,661 | 4.49% |
| Black or African American | 2,406 | 4.06% |
| Asian | 933 | 1.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 670 | 1.13% |
| Other race | 467 | 0.79% |
| Native American | 105 | 0.18% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 25,198 | 2.2 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Non Family | 11,026 | 1.26 | 46.6 | 53.4 |
| Married | 10,596 | 2.89 | 87.4 | 12.6 |
| Female | 2,438 | 3.14 | 46.3 | 53.7 |
| Male | 1,138 | 2.96 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
64.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,871 | 4.68% |
| Associates Degree | 3,976 | 9.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,612 | 21.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,627 | 11.57% |
| High School Graduate | 12,957 | 32.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 791 | 1.98% |
| Some College | 7,155 | 17.89% |
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 | 36,440 | 34,241 | 12,268 |
| Black | 1,201 | 1,120 | 232 |
| 2+ Races | 859 | 822 | 361 |
| Hispanic | 716 | 468 | 229 |
| Asian | 530 | 454 | 189 |
| Other Race | 310 | 143 | 19 |
| Islander | 301 | 269 | 0 |
| Native American | 62 | 52 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 95.69%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 42.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,209 | $61,217 | $40,734 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,604 | $77,702 | $57,029 |
| High School Graduate | $37,410 | $46,221 | $28,968 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,508 | $30,141 | $31,293 |
| Overall | $42,280 | $51,332 | $35,733 |
| Some College | $40,037 | $45,155 | $34,129 |
$42,280
Average Earnings
$51,332
Average Male
$35,733
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.65% of Dubuque residents speak only English, while 5.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48,520 | 5,456 | 11.24% |
| Black | 2,143 | 914 | 42.65% |
| Multiple | 2,465 | 435 | 17.65% |
| Islander | 670 | 259 | 38.66% |
| Hispanic | 1,484 | 193 | 13.01% |
| Other | 467 | 84 | 17.99% |
| Asian | 911 | 37 | 4.06% |
13%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.86%
Male Poverty Rate
15.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dubuque is Black, with 42.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dubuque is Asian, with 4.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.57% |
| Some College | 11.29% |
| High School | 10.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 35.09% |
| Female Unemployed | 32.9% |
| Female Employed | 9.15% |
| Male Employed | 5.45% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,093 | $104,937 |
| Households | $63,520 | $83,629 |
| Married Families | $95,859 | $120,836 |
| Non Families | $39,704 | $53,550 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.7%
Male Marriage Rate
42.7%
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
3,369
Number of Veterans
3,185
Male Veterans
184
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,333 |
| Second Gulf War | 576 |
| First Gulf War | 572 |
| Korea | 290 |
| World War II | 66 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 1,042 |
| 75+ | 846 |
| 55 to 64 | 607 |
| 35 to 54 | 594 |
| 18 to 34 | 280 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,232 | 7.49% |
| Black | 89 | 5.42% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 2.37% |
| Islander | 25 | 6.56% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 1.25% |
| Other Race | 6 | 1.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.9%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
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
68.54%
Born in Dubuque
96%
Native Born
4%
Foreign Born
2.45%
Non Citizen
1.55%
Naturalized
96% of Dubuque residents were born in the United States, with 68.54% having been born in Iowa. 2.45% 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 | 57,323 | -259 | -0.45% |
| 2028 | 57,582 | -259 | -0.45% |
| 2027 | 57,841 | -259 | -0.45% |
| 2026 | 58,100 | -259 | -0.44% |
| 2025 | 58,359 | -259 | -0.44% |
| 2024 | 58,618 | -259 | -0.44% |
| 2023 | 58,877 | -29 | -0.05% |
| 2022 | 58,906 | -371 | -0.63% |
| 2021 | 59,277 | -377 | -0.63% |
| 2020 | 59,654 | 1,752 | 3.03% |
| 2019 | 57,902 | -100 | -0.17% |
| 2018 | 58,002 | -364 | -0.62% |
| 2017 | 58,366 | 75 | 0.13% |
| 2016 | 58,291 | -334 | -0.57% |
| 2015 | 58,625 | 7 | 0.01% |
| 2014 | 58,618 | 94 | 0.16% |
| 2013 | 58,524 | 339 | 0.58% |
| 2012 | 58,185 | 208 | 0.36% |
| 2011 | 57,977 | 283 | 0.49% |
| 2010 | 57,694 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 57,686 | 140 | 0.24% |
| 1990 | 57,546 | -4,828 | -7.74% |
| 1980 | 62,374 | 65 | 0.1% |
| 1970 | 62,309 | 5,703 | 10.07% |
| 1960 | 56,606 | 6,935 | 13.96% |
| 1950 | 49,671 | 5,779 | 13.17% |
| 1940 | 43,892 | 2,213 | 5.31% |
| 1930 | 41,679 | 2,538 | 6.48% |
| 1920 | 39,141 | 647 | 1.68% |
| 1910 | 38,494 | 2,197 | 6.05% |
| 1900 | 36,297 | 5,986 | 19.75% |
| 1890 | 30,311 | 8,057 | 36.2% |
| 1880 | 22,254 | 3,820 | 20.72% |
| 1870 | 18,434 | 5,434 | 41.8% |
| 1860 | 13,000 | 9,892 | 318.28% |
| 1850 | 3,108 | -54,215 | -94.58% |