Epworth is a city located in Dubuque County Iowa. Epworth has a 2024 population of 2,025. Epworth is currently growing at a rate of 0.05% annually and its population has increased by 0.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,020 in 2020.
The average household income in Epworth is $88,798 with a poverty rate of 3.88%. The median age in Epworth is 32.2 years: 30.3 years for males, and 34.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Epworth was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,926 | 96.74% |
| Other race | 35 | 1.76% |
| Two or more races | 23 | 1.16% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 730 | 2.59 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Married | 384 | 3.55 | 95.3 | 4.7 |
| Non Family | 293 | 1.16 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
| Female | 45 | 3.6 | 84.4 | 15.6 |
| Male | 8 | 2.5 | 50 | 50 |
3.53
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
83.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 25 | 2.08% |
| Associates Degree | 132 | 10.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 262 | 21.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 79 | 6.58% |
| High School Graduate | 441 | 36.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18 | 1.5% |
| Some College | 244 | 20.32% |
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 | 1,179 | 1,141 | 335 |
| Other Race | 22 | 17 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 22 | 17 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.78%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 28.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,185 | $54,583 | $53,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,500 | $0 | $66,000 |
| High School Graduate | $46,161 | $55,000 | $36,193 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,809 | $56,875 | $46,742 |
| Some College | $48,375 | $59,196 | $46,346 |
$50,809
Average Earnings
$56,875
Average Male
$46,742
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.24% of Epworth residents speak only English, while 1.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,857 | 70 | 3.77% |
| Other | 35 | 4 | 11.43% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 4 | 8.7% |
3.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.9%
Male Poverty Rate
4.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Epworth is Other, with 11.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Epworth is White, with 3.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.41% |
| High School | 4.76% |
| Some College | 3.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 3.68% |
| Male Employed | 3.13% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $101,528 | $115,901 |
| Households | $73,571 | $88,798 |
| Married Families | $110,833 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,875 | $47,209 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.5%
Male Marriage Rate
54.4%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
85
Number of Veterans
79
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 32 |
| 75+ | 28 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85 | 6.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.2%
Labor Force Participation
68.2%
Employment Rate
1.8%
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
87.44%
Born in Epworth
97.69%
Native Born
2.31%
Foreign Born
2.06%
Non Citizen
0.25%
Naturalized
97.69% of Epworth residents were born in the United States, with 87.44% having been born in Iowa. 2.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,031 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2028 | 2,030 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2027 | 2,029 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 2026 | 2,027 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2025 | 2,026 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2024 | 2,025 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2023 | 2,024 | 7 | 0.35% |
| 2022 | 2,017 | -6 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 2,023 | 3 | 0.15% |
| 2020 | 2,020 | 25 | 1.25% |
| 2019 | 1,995 | 34 | 1.73% |
| 2018 | 1,961 | 18 | 0.93% |
| 2017 | 1,943 | -10 | -0.51% |
| 2016 | 1,953 | 12 | 0.62% |
| 2015 | 1,941 | -8 | -0.41% |
| 2014 | 1,949 | 21 | 1.09% |
| 2013 | 1,928 | 9 | 0.47% |
| 2012 | 1,919 | 5 | 0.26% |
| 2011 | 1,914 | 38 | 2.03% |
| 2010 | 1,876 | 0 | 0% |