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119th Congress · IA-3

Iowa's 3rd Congressional District

Iowa's 3rd Congressional District (IA-3) has a population of 806,699. The median household income is $79,204 and the median age is 37.3.

806,699

Population

76

People / sq mi

$79,204

Median Income

37.3

Median Age

IA-3 covers 10,673 sq mi of land at 75.6 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White82.4%
Black or African American5.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.2%

Economy & Income

$79,204

Median Household Income

$42,890

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment

Housing

$229,200

Median Home Value

$1,072

Median Rent

69.2%

Homeownership

Education

92.6%

High School+

36.0%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Iowa's 3rd Congressional District (IA-3) has a population of 806,699 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 3rd Congressional District is $79,204, with a per capita income of $42,890.

Iowa's 3rd Congressional District is 82.4% White, 5.3% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.2% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.

Data for Iowa's 3rd 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.

Iowa's 3rd Congressional District stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US congressional districts, at roughly 76 people per square mile. With 806,699 residents, Iowa's 3rd Congressional District is a congressional district in Iowa.

The typical household here earns about $79,204, near the US median of $78,538. About 7.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $229,200, with typical rent around $1,072.

Roughly 36.0% of adults have a bachelor’s, near the national 35.0%.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.