Census ACS · #181 MSA
Cedar Rapids Metro Area
The Cedar Rapids, Ia Metropolitan Statistical Area has 275,960 residents. The median household income is $77,084 and the median home value is $202,100.
275,960
Population
137
People / sq mi
$77,084
Median Income
$202,100
Median Home Value
The Cedar Rapids CBSA covers 2,009 sq mi of land at 137.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
Economy & Income
$77,084
Median Household Income
$41,820
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Cedar Rapids metro's price level is 89.0 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 11.0% lower the US average. The local median income of $77,084 has the buying power of $86,647 in average-priced US metros.
89.0
Price Level (US = 100)
$86,647
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$77,084
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$202,100
Median Home Value
$899
Median Rent
74.8%
Homeownership
Education
95.2%
High School+
32.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
13.3%
Work From Home
20.1 min
Avg Commute
21.3%
Foreign Born
Cedar Rapids spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Cedar Rapids, Ia Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 275,960 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #181 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Cedar Rapids metro area is $77,084, with a per capita income of $41,820.
The Cedar Rapids, Ia CBSA spans the state of Iowa.
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Data for the Cedar Rapids, Ia CBSA (16300) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.