Dubuque County Summary

Life in Dubuque County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Dubuque County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Dubuque County:

  • The population in Dubuque County is 98,812.

  • The median home value in Dubuque County is $239,543.

  • The median income in Dubuque County is $73,495.

  • The median rent in Dubuque County is $912.

  • The unemployment rate in Dubuque County is 4.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Dubuque County is 10.0%.

  • The average high in Dubuque County is 66.4° and there are 83.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Dubuque County

List Of Cities & Towns in Dubuque County

Dubuque, IA Population 59,315

Asbury, IA Population 5,890

Dyersville, IA Population 4,318

Cascade, IA Population 2,312

Epworth, IA Population 1,982

Peosta, IA Population 1,852

Farley, IA Population 1,833

New Vienna, IA Population 412

Worthington, IA Population 400

Holy Cross, IA Population 288

Rickardsville, IA Population 258

Sherrill, IA Population 233

Luxemburg, IA Population 222

Centralia, IA Population 124

Bernard, IA Population 124

Sageville, IA Population 76

Zwingle, IA Population 76

Balltown, IA Population 58

Graf, IA Population 39

Durango, IA Population 16

Bankston, IA Population 2

Map Of Dubuque County

Dubuque County, IA Weather

  • The average high in Dubuque County is 66.4°.

  • There are 72.59 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 83.6 inches of rain each year with 11.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:46 hours of sun each day in Dubuque County.

StatDubuque County
Mean High66.4
Nice Days72.59
Rainfall83.6
Snowfall11.7
Sunny_hours4:46
66.4°
Average High
83.6
Inches of Rain

Dubuque County Photos

Asburypopulation
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Dubuque Ia   Overview
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Red Stone
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Elevator Dubuque Iowa
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Mississippi River Bridge
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St Raphaels Cathedral
Source: Wikipedia User FluffyGryphon at English | GFDL

Dubuque County Demographics

Population over time in Dubuque County

The current population in Dubuque County is 98,812. The population has increased 1.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 98,687 1.5%
2021 97,193 0.2%
2020 96,982 -

Gender in Dubuque County

  • Dubuque County is 50.4% female with 49,776 female residents.

  • Dubuque County is 49.6% male with 49,036 male residents.

Female
50.4% (49,776)
Male
49.6% (49,036)
Gender Dubuque County IA USA
Female 50.4% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 49.6% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Dubuque County

Dubuque County is:

  • 89.5% White with 88,476 White residents.

  • 3.0% African American with 2,934 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 108 American Indian residents.

  • 1.2% Asian with 1,211 Asian residents.

  • 0.7% Hawaiian with 684 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 106 Other residents.

  • 2.6% Two Or More with 2,570 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.8% Hispanic with 2,723 Hispanic residents.

White
89.5% (88,476)
African American
3.0% (2,934)
American Indian
0.1% (108)
Asian
1.2% (1,211)
Hawaiian
0.7% (684)
Other
0.1% (106)
Two Or More
2.6% (2,570)
Hispanic
2.8% (2,723)

Table: Dubuque County By Race

Race Dubuque County IA USA
White 89.5% 83.8% 58.9%
African American 3.0% 3.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 1.2% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.7% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.6% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.8% 6.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Dubuque County, Iowa

  • 4.4% of households in Dubuque County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.3% of households in Dubuque County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.2% of households in Dubuque County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.0% of households in Dubuque County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.3% of households in Dubuque County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.7% of households in Dubuque County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.6% of households in Dubuque County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.7% of households in Dubuque County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Dubuque County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.9% of households in Dubuque County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.4% (4,369)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.3% (3,262)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.2% (7,075)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.0% (6,958)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.3% (11,169)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.7% (17,469)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.6% (14,427)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.7% (19,441)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.0% (7,860)
$200,000 or more
6.9% (6,778)
Income Dubuque County IA USA
Less than $10,000 4.4% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.3% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.2% 7.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.0% 7.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.3% 11.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.7% 17.9% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.6% 14.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.7% 18.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.0% 7.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 6.9% 7.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Dubuque County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Dubuque County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Dubuque County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 33.0% of adults in Dubuque County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Dubuque County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Dubuque County completed associate's degree.

  • 21.0% of adults in Dubuque County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Dubuque County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Dubuque County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Dubuque County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (1,976)
9-12th Grade
4% (3,952)
High School / GED
33% (32,607)
Some College
18% (17,786)
Associate's Degree
11% (10,869)
Bachelor's Degree
21% (20,750)
Master's Degree
8% (7,904)
Professional Degree
2% (1,976)
Doctorate Degree
1% (988)
Education Dubuque County IA USA
< 9th Grade 2% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 4% 6%
High School / GED 33% 31% 26%
Some College 18% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 21% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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