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Population Review

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

White86.2%
Black or African American5.0%
Asian0.0%
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.

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.