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Population Review

Census ACS · #404 MSA

Dubuque Metro Area

The Dubuque, Ia Metropolitan Statistical Area has 98,948 residents. The median household income is $75,919 and the median home value is $226,100.

98,948

Population

163

People / sq mi

$75,919

Median Income

$226,100

Median Home Value

The Dubuque CBSA covers 608 sq mi of land at 162.7 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White89.9%
Black or African American2.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.5%

Economy & Income

$75,919

Median Household Income

$40,624

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Dubuque metro's price level is 87.3 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 12.7% lower the US average. The local median income of $75,919 has the buying power of $86,935 in average-priced US metros.

87.3

Price Level (US = 100)

$86,935

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$75,919

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$226,100

Median Home Value

$944

Median Rent

73.2%

Homeownership

Education

94.1%

High School+

32.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.0%

Drive Alone

11.0%

Work From Home

17.1 min

Avg Commute

22.2%

Foreign Born

Dubuque spans this state

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Dubuque, Ia Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 98,948 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #404 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Dubuque metro area is $75,919, with a per capita income of $40,624.

The Dubuque, Ia CBSA spans the state of Iowa.

Data for the Dubuque, Ia CBSA (20220) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.