Maquoketa is a city located in Jackson County Iowa. Maquoketa has a 2024 population of 6,028. It is also the county seat of Jackson County. Maquoketa is currently declining at a rate of -0.38% annually and its population has decreased by -1.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,119 in 2020.
The average household income in Maquoketa is $68,720 with a poverty rate of 16.75%. The median age in Maquoketa is 40.8 years: 39.2 years for males, and 42.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Maquoketa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,738 | 93.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 142 | 2.32% |
| Black or African American | 125 | 2.04% |
| Two or more races | 82 | 1.34% |
| Other race | 35 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.02% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,560 | 2.32 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Married | 1,111 | 2.88 | 93.6 | 6.4 |
| Non Family | 1,007 | 1.36 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
| Female | 245 | 3.04 | 50.2 | 49.8 |
| Male | 197 | 3.14 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
70.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 81 | 1.89% |
| Associates Degree | 491 | 11.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 466 | 10.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 207 | 4.84% |
| High School Graduate | 1,807 | 42.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 82 | 1.92% |
| Some College | 1,145 | 26.76% |
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 | 4,030 | 3,870 | 673 |
| Black | 111 | 109 | 0 |
| Islander | 76 | 76 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.7%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,922 | $56,339 | $32,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $105,938 | $113,450 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,603 | $40,658 | $21,533 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,667 | $41,667 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,348 | $48,808 | $30,253 |
| Some College | $45,558 | $66,111 | $31,789 |
$41,348
Average Earnings
$48,808
Average Male
$30,253
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.95% of Maquoketa residents speak only English, while 3.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,471 | 804 | 14.7% |
| Black | 120 | 95 | 79.17% |
| Multiple | 82 | 64 | 78.05% |
| Other | 35 | 28 | 80% |
| Native | 1 | 1 | 100% |
16.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.86%
Male Poverty Rate
14.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Maquoketa is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Maquoketa is White, with 14.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.29% |
| High School | 17.65% |
| Some College | 11.99% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 79.49% |
| Female Unemployed | 16.49% |
| Female Employed | 6.74% |
| Male Employed | 6.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,450 | $86,511 |
| Households | $53,462 | $68,720 |
| Married Families | $91,947 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,491 | $38,826 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.2%
Male Marriage Rate
44.4%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
352
Number of Veterans
335
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 164 |
| Korea | 61 |
| World War II | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 216 |
| 65 to 74 | 60 |
| 55 to 64 | 40 |
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 351 | 7.96% |
| Native American | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.9%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
7.4%
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
77.49%
Born in Maquoketa
98.22%
Native Born
1.78%
Foreign Born
1.54%
Non Citizen
0.24%
Naturalized
98.22% of Maquoketa residents were born in the United States, with 77.49% having been born in Iowa. 1.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,914 | -23 | -0.39% |
| 2028 | 5,937 | -23 | -0.39% |
| 2027 | 5,960 | -22 | -0.37% |
| 2026 | 5,982 | -23 | -0.38% |
| 2025 | 6,005 | -23 | -0.38% |
| 2024 | 6,028 | -23 | -0.38% |
| 2023 | 6,051 | -15 | -0.25% |
| 2022 | 6,066 | -31 | -0.51% |
| 2021 | 6,097 | -22 | -0.36% |
| 2020 | 6,119 | 144 | 2.41% |
| 2019 | 5,975 | -27 | -0.45% |
| 2018 | 6,002 | -21 | -0.35% |
| 2017 | 6,023 | -24 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 6,047 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2015 | 6,048 | -34 | -0.56% |
| 2014 | 6,082 | -45 | -0.73% |
| 2013 | 6,127 | -50 | -0.81% |
| 2012 | 6,177 | -10 | -0.16% |
| 2011 | 6,187 | -43 | -0.69% |
| 2010 | 6,230 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,112 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 1990 | 6,111 | -202 | -3.2% |
| 1980 | 6,313 | 636 | 11.2% |
| 1970 | 5,677 | -232 | -3.93% |
| 1960 | 5,909 | 1,602 | 37.2% |
| 1950 | 4,307 | 231 | 5.67% |
| 1940 | 4,076 | 481 | 13.38% |
| 1930 | 3,595 | -31 | -0.85% |
| 1920 | 3,626 | 56 | 1.57% |
| 1910 | 3,570 | -207 | -5.48% |
| 1900 | 3,777 | 700 | 22.75% |
| 1890 | 3,077 | -2,837 | -47.97% |