Dubuque City PUMA, IA

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2021 Population

156,292

0.971% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Grassley

Republican Party

US Senator

Joni Ernst

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.8

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

9.28%

4.24% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$68,448

6.4% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$167,500

4.04% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

75,965

0.903% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Dubuque City PUMA, IA had a population of 156k people with a median age of 39.8 and a median household income of $68,448. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Dubuque City PUMA, IA grew from 154,789 to 156,292, a 0.971% increase and its median household income grew from $64,328 to $68,448, a 6.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dubuque City PUMA, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.14%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.02%), White (Hispanic) (1.31%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.872%).

3.8% of the households in Dubuque City PUMA, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.8% of the residents in Dubuque City PUMA, IA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Dubuque, Buchanan, Jackson & Delaware Counties--Dubuque City PUMA, IA are University of Dubuque (574 degrees awarded in 2021), Loras College (393 degrees), and Clarke University (241 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Dubuque City PUMA, IA was $167,500, and the homeownership rate was 76.5%.

Most people in Dubuque City PUMA, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19 minutes. The average car ownership in Dubuque City PUMA, IA was 2 cars per household.

Dubuque City PUMA, IA borders Jo Daviess, Carroll, Whiteside & Lee Counties PUMA, IL, Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA, Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA, Clinton, Muscatine, Jones & Cedar Counties PUMA, IA, Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA, Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA, and Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI.

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Population & Diversity

Dubuque City PUMA, IA is home to a population of 156k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.12% of Dubuque City PUMA, IA residents were born outside of the country (3.32k people).

In 2021, there were 43 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (144k people) in Dubuque City PUMA, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.34k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3.15k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Dubuque City PUMA, IA are Spanish (2,674 households), Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages (545 households), and German (484 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

78,636

Women

50.3%

77,721

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 156,357 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

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Citizenship

98.8%

2021 Citizenship

98.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.8% of Dubuque City PUMA, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Dubuque City PUMA, IA was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Dubuque City PUMA, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dubuque City PUMA, IA

White (Non-Hispanic)
144k ± 181
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.34k ± 441
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.15k ± 421

2.3%

Hispanic Population

3.6k people

2.3% of the people in Dubuque City PUMA, IA are hispanic (3.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Dubuque City PUMA, IA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
479 ± 537 people
China
407 ± 495 people
Marshall Islands
299 ± 424 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Dubuque City PUMA, IA was Mexico, the natal country of 479 Dubuque City PUMA, IA residents, followed by China with 407 and Marshall Islands with 299.

Foreign-Born Population

2.12%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.32k people

2.03%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.14k people

As of 2021, 2.12% of Dubuque City PUMA, IA residents (3.32k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dubuque City PUMA, IA was 2.03%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Dubuque City PUMA, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,674 households (1.82%)
Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages
545 households (0.372%)
German
484 households (0.33%)

3.8% of the households in Dubuque City PUMA, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Dubuque City PUMA, IA was Spanish. 1.82% of the households in Dubuque City PUMA, IA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,615 ± 304
Gulf War (2001-)
1,213 ± 214
Gulf War (1990s)
1,043 ± 187

Dubuque City PUMA, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.98 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Dubuque City PUMA, IA employs 76k people. The largest industries in Dubuque City PUMA, IA are Elementary & secondary schools (4,984 people), Construction (4,257 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,719 people), and the highest paying industries are Nail salons & other personal care services ($179,801), Nondepository credit & related activities ($133,383), and Aerospace products & parts manufacturing ($132,678).

Males in Dubuque City PUMA, IA have an average income that is 1.44 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,730. The income inequality in Dubuque City PUMA, IA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.432, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

36,197

Women

48.1%

39,088

Men

51.9%

The workforce of Dubuque City PUMA, IA in 2020 was 75,285 people, with 48.1% woman, and 51.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Dubuque City PUMA, IA.

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Occupations

76k

2021 Value

0.903%

1 Year growth

± 0.903%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Dubuque City PUMA, IA grew at a rate of 0.903%, from 75.3k employees to 76k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dubuque City PUMA, IA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,253 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,931 people), and Registered nurses (1,900 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dubuque City PUMA, IA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Iowa (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

76k

2021 Value

0.903%

1 Year growth

± 0.903%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Dubuque City PUMA, IA grew at a rate of 0.903%, from 75.3k employees to 76k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dubuque City PUMA, IA, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,984 people), Construction (4,257 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,719 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Dubuque City PUMA, IA, though some of these residents may live in Dubuque City PUMA, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,232

Median earning men ± $1,114

$33,090

Median earning women ± $890

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($65,222), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($59,464), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,667).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($52,230), Construction ($48,846), and Information ($44,656).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Iowa.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 52.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.16%).

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Dubuque City PUMA, IA. Showing the available data for Iowa.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.16%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 52.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.16%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Iowa for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Iowa

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Chuck Grassley

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 1981

Joni Ernst

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Iowa over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Iowa

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Iowa have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Dubuque City PUMA, IA awarded 1,460 degrees. The student population of Dubuque City PUMA, IA in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 2,492 male students and 2,397 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Dubuque City PUMA, IA are White (1,118 and 80.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (93 and 6.66%), Black or African American (81 and 5.8%), and Unknown (57 and 4.08%).

The largest universities in Dubuque City PUMA, IA by number of degrees awarded are University of Dubuque (574 and 39.3%), Loras College (393 and 26.9%), and Clarke University (241 and 16.5%).

The most popular majors in Dubuque, Buchanan, Jackson & Delaware Counties--Dubuque City PUMA, IA are General Business Administration & Management (126 and 8.63%), Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (86 and 5.89%), and Biblical Studies (78 and 5.34%).

The median tuition cost in Dubuque, Buchanan, Jackson & Delaware Counties--Dubuque City PUMA, IA for private four year colleges is $33,500.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Dubuque City PUMA, IA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 4,889 (51% men and 49% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 4,889 students enrolled in Dubuque City PUMA, IA, 51% men and 49% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,298 records, of which 53.8% were women and 46.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
54 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
117 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
64 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Dubuque, Buchanan, Jackson & Delaware Counties--Dubuque City PUMA, IA was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 54 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Dubuque, Buchanan, Jackson & Delaware Counties--Dubuque City PUMA, IA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Dubuque
574 degrees awarded
Loras College
393 degrees awarded
Clarke University
241 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Dubuque with 574 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 643 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dubuque City PUMA, IA, which is 0.787 times less than the 817 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,118 degrees mean that there were 12 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 93 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($33,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,370) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($950) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.306% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.284% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Dubuque City PUMA, IA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (43.7k), Some college (24.7k), and Bachelors Degree (21.3k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Dubuque City PUMA, IA was $167,500 in 2021, which is 0.684 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $161,000 to $167,500, a 4.04% increase. The homeownership rate in Dubuque City PUMA, IA is 76.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Dubuque City PUMA, IA have an average commute time of 19 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dubuque City PUMA, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Dubuque City PUMA, IA is $68,448. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Dubuque City PUMA, IA was West Des Moines & Urbandale Cities PUMA, IA with a value of $90,510, followed by Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA and Warren, Jasper, Marion, Dallas (West) & Madison Counties PUMA, IA, with respective values of $89,551 and $70,937.

Housing

Property

$167,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,715

$47,618

Median Property Taxes

±$1,225

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Dubuque City PUMA, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Dubuque City PUMA, IA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.5%

Homeownership

2021

63.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 76.5% of the housing units in Dubuque City PUMA, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Dubuque City PUMA, IA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Dubuque City PUMA, IA was West Des Moines & Urbandale Cities PUMA, IA with a value of $90,510, followed by Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA and Warren, Jasper, Marion, Dallas (West) & Madison Counties PUMA, IA, with respective values of $89,551 and $70,937.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Dubuque City PUMA, IA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$68,448

Median Household Income

± $1,526

62.3k

Number of Households

± 1,540

In 2021, the median household income of the 62.3k households in Dubuque City PUMA, IA grew to $68,448 from the previous year's value of $64,328.

The following chart displays the households in Dubuque City PUMA, IA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.432

2021 Wage GINI in Dubuque City PUMA, IA

0.439

2020 Wage GINI in Dubuque City PUMA, IA

In 2021, the income inequality in Dubuque City PUMA, IA was 0.432 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.49% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Dubuque City PUMA, IA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Dubuque City PUMA, IA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Dubuque City PUMA, IA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.6%)
Worked At Home (8.23%)
Carpooled (6.4%)

In 2021, 81.6% of workers in Dubuque City PUMA, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.23%) and those who carpooled to work (6.4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dubuque City PUMA, IA have a shorter commute time (19 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.76% of the workforce in Dubuque City PUMA, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Dubuque City PUMA, IA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Dubuque City PUMA, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Dubuque City PUMA, IA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.28% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dubuque City PUMA, IA (14.1k out of 152k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Dubuque City PUMA, IA is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.2% of the population of Dubuque City PUMA, IA has health coverage, with 55.8% on employee plans, 12.7% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 1.22% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 18% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.85%

Uninsured

55.8%

Employer Coverage

12.7%

Medicaid

14.2%

Medicare

12.2%

Non-Group

1.22%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dubuque City PUMA, IA declined by 4.22% from 4.02% to 3.85%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Dubuque City PUMA, IA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.