Dubuque City PUMA, IA

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2020 Population

154,789

0.0679% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Grassley

Republican Party

US Senator

Joni Ernst

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

39.8

0.5% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

9.69%

11.9% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$64,328

3.27% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$161,000

3.07% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

75,285

0.502% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Dubuque City PUMA, IA had a population of 155k people with a median age of 39.8 and a median household income of $64,328. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Dubuque City PUMA, IA grew from 154,684 to 154,789, a 0.0679% increase and its median household income grew from $62,294 to $64,328, a 3.27% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dubuque City PUMA, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.08%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.89%), White (Hispanic) (1.49%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.884%).

3.67% 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.

98.9% 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 (571 degrees awarded in 2020), Loras College (384 degrees), and Clarke University (263 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Dubuque City PUMA, IA was $161,000, and the homeownership rate was 76.3%.

Most people in Dubuque City PUMA, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.8 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 155k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2020, 2.03% of Dubuque City PUMA, IA residents were born outside of the country (3.14k people).

In 2020, there were 44.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (143k people) in Dubuque City PUMA, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.22k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.92k Two+ (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 (2,428 households), German (640 households), and Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages (463 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

77,806

Women

50.2%

77,090

Men

49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 154,896 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.9%

2020 Citizenship

98.8%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.9% of Dubuque City PUMA, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Dubuque City PUMA, IA was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
143k ± 163
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.22k ± 299
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.92k ± 349

2.21%

Hispanic Population

3.42k people

2.21% of the people in Dubuque City PUMA, IA are hispanic (3.42k 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

China
473 ± 533 people
Guatemala
434 ± 511 people
Mexico
382 ± 479 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Dubuque City PUMA, IA was China, the natal country of 473 Dubuque City PUMA, IA residents, followed by Guatemala with 434 and Mexico with 382.

Foreign-Born Population

2.03%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.14k people

2.1%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

3.26k people

As of 2020, 2.03% of Dubuque City PUMA, IA residents (3.14k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dubuque City PUMA, IA was 2.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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
2,428 households (1.67%)
German
640 households (0.441%)
Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages
463 households (0.319%)

3.67% 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 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Dubuque City PUMA, IA was Spanish. 1.67% 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
3,515 ± 306
Gulf War (2001-)
1,268 ± 214
Gulf War (1990s)
1,041 ± 222

Dubuque City PUMA, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.77 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Dubuque City PUMA, IA employs 75.3k people. The largest industries in Dubuque City PUMA, IA are Elementary & secondary schools (4,856 people), Construction (4,433 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,212 people), and the highest paying industries are Nail salons & other personal care services ($164,071), Nondepository credit & related activities ($105,918), and Air transportation ($105,361).

Males in Dubuque City PUMA, IA have an average income that is 1.41 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,945. The income inequality in Dubuque City PUMA, IA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.439, 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

75.3k

2020 Value

0.502%

1 Year growth

± 0.502%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Dubuque City PUMA, IA grew at a rate of 0.502%, from 74.9k employees to 75.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dubuque City PUMA, IA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,481 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (2,145 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,888 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dubuque City PUMA, IA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa.

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

75.3k

2020 Value

0.502%

1 Year growth

± 0.502%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Dubuque City PUMA, IA grew at a rate of 0.502%, from 74.9k employees to 75.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dubuque City PUMA, IA, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,856 people), Construction (4,433 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,212 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

$46,375

Median earning men ± $988

$31,078

Median earning women ± $567

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($60,495), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($58,502), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,348).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($48,419), Construction ($46,987), and Information ($42,467).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Iowa to other states, or from other states to Iowa.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Machinery
$20.9B
Mixed freight
$19.9B
Meat/seafood
$18.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Iowa product (by dollars) was Machinery with $20.9B, followed by Mixed freight ($19.9B) and Meat/seafood ($18.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Iowa products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Iowa.

$262B

2020 Value in Iowa

$518B

Projected 2050 Value in Iowa

97.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Iowa trade was $262B. This is expected to increase 97.9% to $518B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Iowa trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Iowa to other states, or from other states to Iowa.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$23.7B
Minnesota
$16.5B
Texas
$11.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Iowa domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $23.7B, followed by Minnesota with $16.5B and Texas and $11.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Iowa shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

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.

Senators 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 Representatives 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 2020, universities in Dubuque City PUMA, IA awarded 1,473 degrees. The student population of Dubuque City PUMA, IA in 2020 is skewed towards men, with 2,543 male students and 2,499 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Dubuque City PUMA, IA are White (1,138 and 81.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (82 and 5.87%), Unknown (59 and 4.22%), and Black or African American (58 and 4.15%).

The largest universities in Dubuque City PUMA, IA by number of degrees awarded are University of Dubuque (571 and 38.8%), Loras College (384 and 26.1%), and Clarke University (263 and 17.9%).

The most popular majors in Dubuque, Buchanan, Jackson & Delaware Counties--Dubuque City PUMA, IA are General Business Administration & Management (140 and 9.5%), Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (110 and 7.47%), and Biblical Studies (90 and 6.11%).

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 2020 in Dubuque City PUMA, IA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 5,042 (50.4% men and 49.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 5,042 students enrolled in Dubuque City PUMA, IA, 50.4% men and 49.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,438 records, of which 54.5% were women and 45.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
129 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
57 degree-majors awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
52 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Dubuque, Buchanan, Jackson & Delaware Counties--Dubuque City PUMA, IA was General Business Administration & Management with 129 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
571 degrees awarded
Loras College
384 degrees awarded
Clarke University
263 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Dubuque with 571 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 635 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dubuque City PUMA, IA, which is 0.758 times less than the 838 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,138 degrees mean that there were 13.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 82 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 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,365) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

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 2020, 0.235% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.221% 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 2020 were High School or Equivalent (42.7k), Some college (25.2k), and Bachelors Degree (20.8k).

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 $161,000 in 2020, which is 0.701 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $156,200 to $161,000, a 3.07% increase. The homeownership rate in Dubuque City PUMA, IA is 76.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Dubuque City PUMA, IA have an average commute time of 18.8 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 $64,328. In 2020, 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 $87,025, followed by Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA and Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA, with respective values of $84,719 and $67,294.

Housing

Property

$161,000

Median Property Value 2020

±$2,520

$47,158

Median Property Taxes

±$1,156

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

76.3%

Homeownership

2020

62.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 76.3% of the housing units in Dubuque City PUMA, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.1%.

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 2020, 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 $87,025, followed by Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA and Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA, with respective values of $84,719 and $67,294.

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.

$64,328

Median Household Income

± $1,439

61.8k

Number of Households

± 1,401

In 2020, the median household income of the 61.8k households in Dubuque City PUMA, IA grew to $64,328 from the previous year's value of $62,294.

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

0.439

2020 Wage GINI in Dubuque City PUMA, IA

0.45

2019 Wage GINI in Dubuque City PUMA, IA

In 2020, the income inequality in Dubuque City PUMA, IA was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.52% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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 2020

Drove Alone (81.7%)
Carpooled (7.07%)
Worked At Home (6.65%)

In 2020, 81.7% of workers in Dubuque City PUMA, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.07%) and those who worked at home (6.65%).

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

18.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dubuque City PUMA, IA have a shorter commute time (18.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.73% 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

9.69% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dubuque City PUMA, IA (14.6k out of 150k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 75+ 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 Hispanic.

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% of the population of Dubuque City PUMA, IA has health coverage, with 55.6% on employee plans, 12.7% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 1.18% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Iowa was $8,200 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,806).

Primary care physicians in Iowa see 1357 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.09% decrease from the previous year (1372 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1452 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 607 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Iowa. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Iowa, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa.

1,357 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Iowa

Primary care physicians in Iowa see an average of 1,357 patients per year. This represents a 1.09% decrease from the previous year (1,372 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Iowa in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Iowa across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.2% under 18 years, 19.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.02%

Uninsured

55.6%

Employer Coverage

12.7%

Medicaid

14%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

1.18%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dubuque City PUMA, IA grew by 2.46% from 3.92% to 4.02%.

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.