Storm Lake is a city located in Buena Vista County Iowa. Storm Lake has a 2024 population of 11,493. It is also the county seat of Buena Vista County. Storm Lake is currently growing at a rate of 0.52% annually and its population has increased by 2.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,257 in 2020.
The average household income in Storm Lake is $84,263 with a poverty rate of 7.74%. The median age in Storm Lake is 31.2 years: 29.7 years for males, and 32.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Storm Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,970 | 52.95% |
| Asian | 1,674 | 14.85% |
| Other race | 1,396 | 12.38% |
| Two or more races | 1,342 | 11.9% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 434 | 3.85% |
| Black or African American | 424 | 3.76% |
| Native American | 35 | 0.31% |
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,009 | 2.61 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
| Non Family | 1,767 | 1.11 | 39.7 | 60.3 |
| Married | 1,718 | 3.83 | 85 | 15 |
| Female | 458 | 3.6 | 87.1 | 12.9 |
| Male | 66 | 4.32 | 28.8 | 71.2 |
3.71
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
64.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 713 | 10.7% |
| Associates Degree | 634 | 9.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 813 | 12.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 444 | 6.67% |
| High School Graduate | 2,065 | 31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,240 | 18.62% |
| Some College | 752 | 11.29% |
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 | 2,793 | 2,612 | 942 |
| Hispanic | 2,350 | 1,330 | 181 |
| Asian | 890 | 337 | 36 |
| Other Race | 737 | 436 | 41 |
| 2+ Races | 603 | 333 | 49 |
| Black | 337 | 220 | 15 |
| Islander | 194 | 133 | 48 |
| Native American | 19 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.52%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 33.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,015 | $66,196 | $59,904 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,079 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,395 | $49,363 | $28,950 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,740 | $40,809 | $52,631 |
| Overall | $46,071 | $48,645 | $41,176 |
| Some College | $44,566 | $53,750 | $40,882 |
$46,071
Average Earnings
$48,645
Average Male
$41,176
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
47.35% of Storm Lake residents speak only English, while 52.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 35.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,588 | 469 | 10.22% |
| Asian | 1,663 | 191 | 11.49% |
| Other | 1,385 | 156 | 11.26% |
| Multiple | 1,318 | 101 | 7.66% |
| White | 3,164 | 54 | 1.71% |
| Islander | 434 | 45 | 10.37% |
| Black | 386 | 40 | 10.36% |
7.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.73%
Male Poverty Rate
7.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Storm Lake is Asian, with 11.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Storm Lake is White, with 1.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.16% |
| High School | 5.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.16% |
| Some College | 0.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 68.63% |
| Female Unemployed | 6.85% |
| Female Employed | 5.88% |
| Male Employed | 2.21% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,125 | $101,502 |
| Households | $58,341 | $84,263 |
| Married Families | $89,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,464 | $59,393 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.8%
Male Marriage Rate
44.9%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
205
Number of Veterans
205
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 93 |
| Korea | 60 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 99 |
| 65 to 74 | 93 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 180 | 3.72% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 3.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68%
Labor Force Participation
65.5%
Employment Rate
3.7%
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
45.63%
Born in Storm Lake
68.45%
Native Born
31.55%
Foreign Born
19.01%
Non Citizen
12.54%
Naturalized
68.45% of Storm Lake residents were born in the United States, with 45.63% having been born in Iowa. 19.01% 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 | 11,788 | 59 | 0.5% |
| 2028 | 11,729 | 59 | 0.51% |
| 2027 | 11,670 | 59 | 0.51% |
| 2026 | 11,611 | 59 | 0.51% |
| 2025 | 11,552 | 59 | 0.51% |
| 2024 | 11,493 | 59 | 0.52% |
| 2023 | 11,434 | 66 | 0.58% |
| 2022 | 11,368 | 98 | 0.87% |
| 2021 | 11,270 | 13 | 0.12% |
| 2020 | 11,257 | 866 | 8.33% |
| 2019 | 10,391 | -27 | -0.26% |
| 2018 | 10,418 | -188 | -1.77% |
| 2017 | 10,606 | -115 | -1.07% |
| 2016 | 10,721 | -58 | -0.54% |
| 2015 | 10,779 | -94 | -0.86% |
| 2014 | 10,873 | 50 | 0.46% |
| 2013 | 10,823 | 53 | 0.49% |
| 2012 | 10,770 | 130 | 1.22% |
| 2011 | 10,640 | -46 | -0.43% |
| 2010 | 10,686 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,076 | 1,307 | 14.9% |
| 1990 | 8,769 | -45 | -0.51% |
| 1980 | 8,814 | 223 | 2.6% |
| 1970 | 8,591 | 863 | 11.17% |
| 1960 | 7,728 | 774 | 11.13% |
| 1950 | 6,954 | 1,680 | 31.85% |
| 1940 | 5,274 | 1,117 | 26.87% |
| 1930 | 4,157 | 499 | 13.64% |
| 1920 | 3,658 | -8,130 | -68.97% |