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119th Congress · IA-4

Iowa's 4th Congressional District

Iowa's 4th Congressional District (IA-4) has a population of 795,592. The median household income is $70,703 and the median age is 38.7.

795,592

Population

37

People / sq mi

$70,703

Median Income

38.7

Median Age

IA-4 covers 21,433 sq mi of land at 37.1 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White85.8%
Black or African American1.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.4%

Economy & Income

$70,703

Median Household Income

$36,830

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment

Housing

$172,300

Median Home Value

$879

Median Rent

72.0%

Homeownership

Education

91.8%

High School+

26.3%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Iowa's 4th Congressional District (IA-4) has a population of 795,592 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 4th Congressional District is $70,703, with a per capita income of $36,830.

Iowa's 4th Congressional District is 85.8% White, 1.9% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.4% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.

Data for Iowa's 4th 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 4th Congressional District stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US congressional districts, at roughly 37 people per square mile. Iowa's 4th Congressional District is a congressional district in Iowa with a population of 795,592.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $70,703 — below the US median of $78,538. About 7.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $172,300, with typical rent around $879.

Degree attainment is on the lower side for US congressional districts: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%.

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