Demographics in Ottumwa, IA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Ottumwa?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

25,352

Male

12,990

51.2%

Female

12,362

48.8%

Median Age

37.4

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

77.5%

Black

4.6%

Hispanic

16.4%

Asian

2.0%

Two or More

8.0%

Other

4.8%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

13.4%

High School or Higher

37.9%

Foreign Born

12.3%

Veterans

4.7%

Married

35.4%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Ottumwa, IA has a population of 25,352 with a median age of 37.4. The racial makeup is 77.5% White, 16.4% Hispanic, 4.6% Black, 2.0% Asian. About 13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 12.3%.