119th Congress · IA-1
Iowa's 1st Congressional District
Iowa's 1st Congressional District (IA-1) has a population of 798,572. The median household income is $72,191 and the median age is 38.8.
798,572
Population
74
People / sq mi
$72,191
Median Income
38.8
Median Age
IA-1 covers 10,845 sq mi of land at 73.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.1% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
Economy & Income
$72,191
Median Household Income
$39,722
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$200,400
Median Home Value
$944
Median Rent
71.2%
Homeownership
Education
94.2%
High School+
32.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Iowa's 1st Congressional District (IA-1) has a population of 798,572 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Each US Congressional District is drawn to be roughly equal in population (~760K people).
The median household income in Iowa's 1st Congressional District is $72,191, with a per capita income of $39,722.
Iowa's 1st Congressional District is 86.1% White, 4.2% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.1% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for Iowa's 1st Congressional District (119th Congress) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from the Census Gazetteer files. Congressional districts are redrawn after each decennial Census; the 119th Congress (current) uses post-2020 boundaries.
What distinguishes Iowa's 1st Congressional District is density: among the most sparsely settled of US congressional districts, around 74 people per square mile. With 798,572 residents, Iowa's 1st Congressional District is a congressional district in Iowa.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $72,191 — below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 7.1%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $200,400, with typical rent around $944.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US congressional districts: 32.2% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.