Dubuque, Iowa Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Dubuque, Iowa is 59,271 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 11th-largest city in Iowa. The median household income is $64,985, the median home value is $193,100, and the median age is 38.3.
The population has grown 2.2% since 2010 (57,689 → 58,987).
59,271
Population
1895
People / sq mi
$64,985
Median Income
$193,100
Median Home Value
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Dubuque covers 31.3 sq mi of land at 1895 people per square mile.
About Dubuque, IA
Housing cost is the defining feature of Dubuque: the median home is valued at $193,100. With 59,271 residents, Dubuque is a city in Iowa. It ranks #11 among cities in Iowa by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $64,985 — below the US median of $78,538. About 6.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $193,100, with typical rent around $943.
Roughly 33.6% of adults have a bachelor’s, near the national 35.0%. About 10.9% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 15 minutes each way.
Dubuque city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Dubuque city had a population of 57,689 in 2010 and 58,987 in 2024, a 2.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 59,653 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.16%.
58,987
Population (2024)
57,689
Population (2010)
59,653
Peak (2020)
0.16%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 57,689 |
| 2011 | 57,916 |
| 2012 | 58,165 |
| 2013 | 58,491 |
| 2014 | 58,573 |
| 2015 | 58,566 |
| 2016 | 58,248 |
| 2017 | 58,299 |
| 2018 | 57,975 |
| 2019 | 57,882 |
| 2020 | 59,653 |
| 2021 | 59,281 |
| 2022 | 58,928 |
| 2023 | 58,941 |
| 2024 | 58,987 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$64,985
Median Household Income
$37,529
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$193,100
Median Home Value
$943
Median Rent
64.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.6%
High School+
33.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.6%
Drive Alone
75.3%
Public Transit
10.9%
Work From Home
14.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
27.6%
Foreign Born
94.4%
Non-English at Home
6.3%
Veterans
12.8%
With Disability
95.7%
Health Insurance
93.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 26.7% |
| Manufacturing | 16.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.3% |
| Information | 6.8% |
| Retail Trade | 5.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.6% |
| Construction | 3.5% |
| Public Administration | 1.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dubuque, Iowa has a population of 59,271 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 11th-largest city in Iowa.
The median household income in Dubuque, Iowa is $64,985, with 6.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Dubuque, Iowa is $193,100, with median monthly rent at $943 and a homeownership rate of 64.8%.
The median age in Dubuque, Iowa is 38.3 years. The population is 49.3% male and 50.7% female.
The population has grown 2.2% since 2010 (57,689 → 58,987).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.