Iowa


Map of Iowa

Iowa

The Hawkeye State features rolling plains and is known for agricultural production, particularly corn and pork. Home to the first caucuses in presidential primaries.

Capital: Des Moines

Population: 3.20 million

Electoral Votes: 6

Governor: Kim Reynolds (Republican)

Largest City: Des Moines

State Website: iowa.gov

Next Election: November 3, 2026

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U.S. SENATORS
Chuck Grassley
Republican Party
U.S. Senator

Joni Ernst
Republican Party
U.S. Senator

U.S. REPRESENTATIVES

Mariannette Miller-Meeks
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 1
Davenport

Ashley Hinson
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 2
Cedar Rapids

Zach Nunn
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 3
Des Moines

Randy Feenstra
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 4
Sioux City

DEMOGRAPHICS & STATE DATA

State Information

Joined The Union: 12/28/1846

Minimum Wage: $7.25

Motto: “Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain”

Nickname: The Hawkeye State

Legislature: Bicameral

Age & Gender

Average Age: 38.5 years

Male: 49.7%

Female: 50.3%

Economic Data

Average Income: $63,536

Income Rank: 25

Poverty Rate: 11.2%

Annual Budget: $21 billion

Largest Private Employer: Hy-Vee

Housing & Property

Average Home Price: $178,400

Average Rent: $863

Property Tax Rate: 1.53%

Home Owners: 71.1%

Renters: 28.9%

Education Levels

High School Diploma: 92%

Some College: 32.8%

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Graduate Degree: 10.5%

Education Ranking: 21

Health & Safety

Health Ranking: 20

Crime Rate: 303.5 per 100k

Population Density: 57.1 per sq mi