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Population Review

Census ACS · #783 μSA

Ottumwa Metro Area

The Ottumwa, Ia Micropolitan Statistical Area has 35,265 residents. The median household income is $60,034 and the median home value is $112,900.

35,265

Population

82

People / sq mi

$60,034

Median Income

$112,900

Median Home Value

The Ottumwa CBSA covers 432 sq mi of land at 81.7 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White82.7%
Black or African American3.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.4%

Economy & Income

$60,034

Median Household Income

$33,337

Per Capita Income

12.6%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment

Housing

$112,900

Median Home Value

$950

Median Rent

67.4%

Homeownership

Education

87.7%

High School+

19.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.4%

Drive Alone

4.6%

Work From Home

19.6 min

Avg Commute

16.9%

Foreign Born

Ottumwa spans this state

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Ottumwa, Ia Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 35,265 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #783 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Ottumwa metro area is $60,034, with a per capita income of $33,337.

The Ottumwa, Ia CBSA spans the state of Iowa.

Data for the Ottumwa, Ia CBSA (36900) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.