Audubon County, IA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Audubon County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,486 | 3,182,597 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 12.4 | 56.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.42% | 0.40% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 47.8 | 36.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 2,525 | 1,299,956 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Audubon County declined by 8.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 5,622 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Audubon County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Audubon County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,659 | $73,286 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.13% | 4.22% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.9% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Audubon County is about 27% lower than in Iowa.
Housing
| Metric | Audubon County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $8,249 | $143,535 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $707 | $948 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.4% | 71.5% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Audubon County is about 1.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $707 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Audubon County spend about 28 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 116 hours, about 4.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Audubon County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.9 | 17.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 27.9 | 33.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 116 | 141 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,603 | $4,383 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 9.4% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,830 | 4,993 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 232 | 606 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Iowa:
Cass County (8.9 min), Sioux County (10.0 min), Carroll County (10.7 min).
Slowest:
Monroe County (27.8 min), Madison County (27.3 min), Harrison County (27.0 min).
The average commute time in Audubon County is 14 minutes, shorter than the 17 minutes in Iowa.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Audubon County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Audubon County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.0% | 27.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.18 | 2.37 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Iowa:
Johnson County (0.4), Dallas County (0.4), Story County (0.4).
Lowest:
Crawford County (0.2), Wayne County (0.2), Louisa County (0.2).
Health
Audubon County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Audubon County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.5 | 79.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.5% | 13.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.6% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Iowa:
Johnson County (0.8), Story County (0.8), Winneshiek County (0.8).
Lowest:
Davis County (0.8), Wayne County (0.8), Appanoose County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Audubon County, Iowa.
What is the population of Audubon County, Iowa?
The population of Audubon County, Iowa is 5,486, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Audubon County, Iowa?
The population density of Audubon County, Iowa is 12.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Audubon County, Iowa?
The median household income in Audubon County, Iowa is $53,659, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Audubon County, Iowa?
The median home price in Audubon County, Iowa is $8,249, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Audubon County, Iowa?
The unemployment rate in Audubon County, Iowa is 1.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.