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Demographic Data Report for Iowa by County
Workforce: Unemployed
Ages 16+, All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Percent

Iowa

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 60,853.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 6 of 52

United States

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 8,902,365.
Rank within US : N/A

Fremont County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.8 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 25.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 71 of 3143

O'Brien County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 72.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 87 of 3143

Mitchell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 67.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 114 of 3143

Audubon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 36.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 128 of 3143

Cass County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 94.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 148 of 3143

Boone County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 218.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 161 of 3143

Henry County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 142.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 161 of 3143

Sioux County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 295.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 161 of 3143

Chickasaw County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 99.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 180 of 3143

Monona County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 68.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 180 of 3143

Emmet County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 85.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 198 of 3143

Carroll County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.8 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 195.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 219 of 3143

Wright County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.8 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 109.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 219 of 3143

Decatur County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 75.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 248 of 3143

Hancock County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 103.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 248 of 3143

Howard County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 88.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 248 of 3143

Iowa County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 167.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 248 of 3143

Kossuth County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 141.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 248 of 3143

Benton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 270.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 266 of 3143

Delaware County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 199.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 266 of 3143

Grundy County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 126.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 266 of 3143

Mills County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 140.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 266 of 3143

Marion County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 382.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 318 of 3143

Palo Alto County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 105.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 318 of 3143

Plymouth County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 304.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 318 of 3143

Washington County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 265.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 318 of 3143

Cedar County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 218.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 350 of 3143

Dallas County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,399.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 350 of 3143

Greene County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 97.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 350 of 3143

Harrison County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 174.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 350 of 3143

Lyon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 146.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 350 of 3143

Winneshiek County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 255.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 350 of 3143

Ida County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 86.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 390 of 3143

Allamakee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 176.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 425 of 3143

Cherokee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 153.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 425 of 3143

Clayton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 215.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 425 of 3143

Calhoun County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 114.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 463 of 3143

Cerro Gordo County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 576.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 463 of 3143

Montgomery County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 125.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 463 of 3143

Davis County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 112.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 513 of 3143

Buchanan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.8 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 313.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 559 of 3143

Taylor County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 87.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 593 of 3143

Wayne County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 90.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 593 of 3143

Dickinson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 286.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 637 of 3143

Louisa County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 162.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 637 of 3143

Winnebago County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 165.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 637 of 3143

Butler County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 230.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 683 of 3143

Des Moines County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 596.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 683 of 3143

Monroe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 114.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 683 of 3143

Fayette County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 303.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 755 of 3143

Guthrie County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 176.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 755 of 3143

Muscatine County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 695.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 755 of 3143

Shelby County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 188.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 755 of 3143

Bremer County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 441.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 822 of 3143

Floyd County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 250.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 822 of 3143

Ringgold County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 76.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 822 of 3143

Clinton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 759.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 874 of 3143

Osceola County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 107.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 874 of 3143

Warren County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 996.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 874 of 3143

Clay County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 300.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 936 of 3143

Linn County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 4,318.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 936 of 3143

Madison County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 319.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 936 of 3143

Mahaska County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 398.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 936 of 3143

Worth County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 144.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 936 of 3143

Jones County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 367.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 998 of 3143

Poweshiek County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 351.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 998 of 3143

Dubuque County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,945.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1072 of 3143

Scott County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 3,326.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1072 of 3143

Crawford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.8 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 321.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1144 of 3143

Franklin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.8 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 181.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1144 of 3143

Johnson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.8 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 3,394.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1144 of 3143

Pottawattamie County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.8 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,796.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1144 of 3143

Tama County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.8 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 318.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1144 of 3143

Adams County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 69.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1215 of 3143

Appanoose County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 214.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1215 of 3143

Adair County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 154.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1281 of 3143

Union County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 228.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1281 of 3143

Van Buren County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 137.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1330 of 3143

Woodbury County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 2,259.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1330 of 3143

Clarke County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 204.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1388 of 3143

Hardin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 367.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1450 of 3143

Marshall County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 890.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1450 of 3143

Wapello County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 740.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1450 of 3143

Polk County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 12,223.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1519 of 3143

Sac County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 233.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1519 of 3143

Keokuk County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 218.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1607 of 3143

Lee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 685.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1607 of 3143

Black Hawk County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 3,198.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1680 of 3143

Hamilton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.8 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 374.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1807 of 3143

Story County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.8 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 2,732.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1807 of 3143

Webster County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.8 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 905.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1807 of 3143

Humboldt County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 244.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1951 of 3143

Page County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 341.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1951 of 3143

Jackson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 499.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2016 of 3143

Lucas County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 215.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2076 of 3143

Pocahontas County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 186.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2192 of 3143

Buena Vista County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 606.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2260 of 3143

Jasper County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,078.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2346 of 3143

Jefferson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 8.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 626.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2905 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/19/2026 10:41 pm.

Φ Rural–urban county classifications are based on the 2023 USDA Rural–Urban Continuum Codes (except for Connecticut Counties which use 2013 codes). State-level cancer rates for rural areas are calculated using cancer cases registered exclusively in rural counties, while state-level cancer rates for urban areas are calculated using cases registered exclusively in urban counties.

Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.

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Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.

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