Muscatine is a city located in Muscatine County Iowa. Muscatine has a 2024 population of 23,206. It is also the county seat of Muscatine County. Muscatine is currently declining at a rate of -0.58% annually and its population has decreased by -2.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,745 in 2020.
The average household income in Muscatine is $73,029 with a poverty rate of 17.38%. The median age in Muscatine is 35.9 years: 36 years for males, and 35.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Muscatine was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,141 | 80.86% |
| Other race | 2,131 | 9% |
| Two or more races | 1,184 | 5% |
| Black or African American | 961 | 4.06% |
| Asian | 189 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 65 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,415 | 2.46 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
| Married | 4,073 | 3.07 | 86.3 | 13.7 |
| Non Family | 3,230 | 1.27 | 53.2 | 46.8 |
| Female | 1,354 | 3.18 | 54.1 | 45.9 |
| Male | 758 | 3.04 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
69.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,086 | 7% |
| Associates Degree | 1,783 | 11.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,544 | 16.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 768 | 4.95% |
| High School Graduate | 5,576 | 35.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 580 | 3.74% |
| Some College | 3,174 | 20.46% |
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 | 11,799 | 10,750 | 2,717 |
| Hispanic | 2,515 | 2,009 | 304 |
| Other Race | 1,220 | 979 | 127 |
| 2+ Races | 608 | 503 | 130 |
| Black | 583 | 561 | 126 |
| Asian | 147 | 135 | 124 |
| Native American | 43 | 43 | 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 84.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,720 | $71,086 | $36,156 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,395 | $52,784 | $70,908 |
| High School Graduate | $35,954 | $45,826 | $25,887 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,580 | $0 | $16,875 |
| Overall | $40,728 | $51,155 | $31,637 |
| Some College | $40,172 | $48,803 | $33,116 |
$40,728
Average Earnings
$51,155
Average Male
$31,637
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.74% of Muscatine residents speak only English, while 16.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,620 | 2,551 | 15.35% |
| Hispanic | 4,655 | 827 | 17.77% |
| Multiple | 1,174 | 518 | 44.12% |
| Other | 2,049 | 352 | 17.18% |
| Black | 874 | 275 | 31.46% |
| Native | 65 | 8 | 12.31% |
17.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.26%
Male Poverty Rate
19.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Muscatine is Multiple, with 44.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Muscatine is Native, with 12.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 23.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.26% |
| Some College | 7.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 25.93% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.1% |
| Female Employed | 11.97% |
| Male Employed | 8.07% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,960 | $81,856 |
| Households | $58,474 | $73,029 |
| Married Families | $91,816 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,423 | $48,412 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.0%
Male Marriage Rate
44.4%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,121
Number of Veterans
1,086
Male Veterans
35
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 406 |
| Second Gulf War | 284 |
| First Gulf War | 119 |
| Korea | 74 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 321 |
| 65 to 74 | 309 |
| 75+ | 209 |
| 55 to 64 | 200 |
| 18 to 34 | 82 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,045 | 7.16% |
| Hispanic | 141 | 4.48% |
| Black | 28 | 4.34% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 3.25% |
| Other Race | 14 | 1.02% |
| Native American | 6 | 11.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.9%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
65.31%
Born in Muscatine
92.88%
Native Born
7.12%
Foreign Born
4.15%
Non Citizen
2.97%
Naturalized
92.88% of Muscatine residents were born in the United States, with 65.31% having been born in Iowa. 4.15% 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 | 22,532 | -135 | -0.6% |
| 2028 | 22,667 | -135 | -0.59% |
| 2027 | 22,802 | -134 | -0.58% |
| 2026 | 22,936 | -135 | -0.59% |
| 2025 | 23,071 | -135 | -0.58% |
| 2024 | 23,206 | -135 | -0.58% |
| 2023 | 23,341 | -95 | -0.41% |
| 2022 | 23,436 | -44 | -0.19% |
| 2021 | 23,480 | -265 | -1.12% |
| 2020 | 23,745 | 134 | 0.57% |
| 2019 | 23,611 | -98 | -0.41% |
| 2018 | 23,709 | 31 | 0.13% |
| 2017 | 23,678 | -146 | -0.61% |
| 2016 | 23,824 | -78 | -0.33% |
| 2015 | 23,902 | -11 | -0.05% |
| 2014 | 23,913 | 47 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 23,866 | 48 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 23,818 | 21 | 0.09% |
| 2011 | 23,797 | 31 | 0.13% |
| 2010 | 23,766 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 22,697 | -184 | -0.8% |
| 1990 | 22,881 | -586 | -2.5% |
| 1980 | 23,467 | 1,062 | 4.74% |
| 1970 | 22,405 | 1,408 | 6.71% |
| 1960 | 20,997 | 1,956 | 10.27% |
| 1950 | 19,041 | 755 | 4.13% |
| 1940 | 18,286 | 1,508 | 8.99% |
| 1930 | 16,778 | 710 | 4.42% |
| 1920 | 16,068 | -110 | -0.68% |
| 1910 | 16,178 | 2,105 | 14.96% |
| 1900 | 14,073 | 2,619 | 22.87% |
| 1890 | 11,454 | 3,159 | 38.08% |
| 1880 | 8,295 | 1,577 | 23.47% |
| 1870 | 6,718 | 1,394 | 26.18% |
| 1860 | 5,324 | 2,784 | 109.61% |
| 1850 | 2,540 | -19,992 | -88.73% |