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
| White | 82.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| 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.
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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.
Housing cost is the defining feature of Ottumwa: the median home is valued at $112,900. With 35,265 residents, Ottumwa is a metro area in IA.
The typical household here earns about $60,034, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 12.6%, close to the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $112,900, with typical rent around $950.
College attainment is 19.4%, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.