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 $75,078 with a poverty rate of 16.06%. The median age in Maquoketa is 40.1 years: 39.3 years for males, and 43.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Maquoketa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,730 | 93.86% |
| Two or more races | 153 | 2.51% |
| Black or African American | 149 | 2.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.62% |
| Other race | 34 | 0.56% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.02% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,675 | 2.21 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Married | 1,206 | 2.76 | 95.5 | 4.5 |
| Non Family | 1,087 | 1.3 | 46.8 | 53.2 |
| Female | 209 | 3.11 | 42.1 | 57.9 |
| Male | 173 | 3.02 | 46.2 | 53.8 |
2.78
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
68.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 76 | 1.77% |
| Associates Degree | 496 | 11.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 527 | 12.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 204 | 4.76% |
| High School Graduate | 1,831 | 42.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 98 | 2.28% |
| Some College | 1,058 | 24.66% |
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 | 4,067 | 3,896 | 715 |
| Black | 130 | 128 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| Islander | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 25 | 25 | 16 |
| 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 hispanic people with a rate of 64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,875 | $64,766 | $37,417 |
| Graduate Degree | $94,167 | $118,519 | $80,833 |
| High School Graduate | $33,766 | $42,308 | $22,373 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,339 | $41,696 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,875 | $52,730 | $33,097 |
| Some College | $46,836 | $72,500 | $34,187 |
$41,875
Average Earnings
$52,730
Average Male
$33,097
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.51% of Maquoketa residents speak only English, while 1.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,527 | 697 | 12.61% |
| Multiple | 153 | 119 | 77.78% |
| Black | 143 | 108 | 75.52% |
| Other | 34 | 26 | 76.47% |
| Native | 1 | 1 | 100% |
16.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.59%
Male Poverty Rate
13.48%
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 12.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.25% |
| High School | 16.48% |
| Some College | 9.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 81.94% |
| Female Unemployed | 19.63% |
| Female Employed | 5.6% |
| Male Employed | 4.85% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,852 | $97,116 |
| Households | $56,039 | $75,078 |
| Married Families | $97,656 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,466 | $39,669 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
353
Number of Veterans
346
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 165 |
| Korea | 65 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| World War II | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 231 |
| 65 to 74 | 57 |
| 55 to 64 | 43 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 352 | 7.9% |
| Native American | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.5%
Labor Force Participation
55.2%
Employment Rate
8.8%
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
77.25%
Born in Maquoketa
99.46%
Native Born
0.54%
Foreign Born
0.54%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.46% of Maquoketa residents were born in the United States, with 77.25% having been born in Iowa. 0.54% 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% |