Counties with the most born-and-bred residents in Iowa
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April 15, 2021
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Counties with the most born-and-bred residents in Iowa
In certain corners of the U.S., the only way you’ll ever be considered a local is if you were born there. Elsewhere, particularly in major metropolitan centers, the constant influx of new businesses, college students, and families can transform neighborhoods every few years and certainly decade over decade.
Americans change their addresses at higher rates than most other countries, but that “move, move, move” mentality may be shifting. In 2016, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that only 11.2% of respondents had moved within the last year. Additionally, 72% of Americans reported living in or close to the city they grew up in. To learn more about where people are staying put, Stacker compiled a list of counties with the most born-and-bred residents in Iowa using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Counties are ranked by the highest percentage of residents that were born in the state as of 2019.
Keep reading to discover which counties in your state have the most born-and-bred residents.
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#30. Warren County
- Population: 50,076
- Born in Iowa: 39,845 (79.6% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 9,238 (18.4% of population)
--- Midwest (10.2%), Northeast (1.0%), South (3.5%), West (3.8%)
- Born in another country: 795 (1.6% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.4%), Europe (0.6%), Latin America (0.4%), North America (0.1%), Oceania (0.1%)
- Born in Iowa: 39,845 (79.6% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 9,238 (18.4% of population)
--- Midwest (10.2%), Northeast (1.0%), South (3.5%), West (3.8%)
- Born in another country: 795 (1.6% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.4%), Europe (0.6%), Latin America (0.4%), North America (0.1%), Oceania (0.1%)
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#29. Jones County
- Population: 20,559
- Born in Iowa: 16,389 (79.7% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 3,837 (18.7% of population)
--- Midwest (10.5%), Northeast (0.8%), South (2.8%), West (4.5%)
- Born in another country: 262 (1.3% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.7%), Europe (0.3%), Latin America (0.3%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Iowa: 16,389 (79.7% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 3,837 (18.7% of population)
--- Midwest (10.5%), Northeast (0.8%), South (2.8%), West (4.5%)
- Born in another country: 262 (1.3% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.7%), Europe (0.3%), Latin America (0.3%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#28. Wright County
- Population: 12,739
- Born in Iowa: 10,195 (80.0% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 1,808 (14.2% of population)
--- Midwest (8.0%), Northeast (0.5%), South (3.4%), West (2.1%)
- Born in another country: 688 (5.4% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.6%), Europe (0.1%), Latin America (4.7%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Iowa: 10,195 (80.0% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 1,808 (14.2% of population)
--- Midwest (8.0%), Northeast (0.5%), South (3.4%), West (2.1%)
- Born in another country: 688 (5.4% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.6%), Europe (0.1%), Latin America (4.7%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#27. Lucas County
- Population: 8,583
- Born in Iowa: 6,893 (80.3% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 1,415 (16.5% of population)
--- Midwest (9.6%), Northeast (0.5%), South (3.1%), West (3.3%)
- Born in another country: 254 (3.0% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.1%), Europe (2.1%), Latin America (0.8%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Iowa: 6,893 (80.3% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 1,415 (16.5% of population)
--- Midwest (9.6%), Northeast (0.5%), South (3.1%), West (3.3%)
- Born in another country: 254 (3.0% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.1%), Europe (2.1%), Latin America (0.8%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#26. Jasper County
- Population: 36,971
- Born in Iowa: 29,756 (80.5% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 6,413 (17.3% of population)
--- Midwest (8.8%), Northeast (0.8%), South (3.3%), West (4.3%)
- Born in another country: 610 (1.6% of population)
--- Africa (0.3%), Asia (0.6%), Europe (0.1%), Latin America (0.6%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Iowa: 29,756 (80.5% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 6,413 (17.3% of population)
--- Midwest (8.8%), Northeast (0.8%), South (3.3%), West (4.3%)
- Born in another country: 610 (1.6% of population)
--- Africa (0.3%), Asia (0.6%), Europe (0.1%), Latin America (0.6%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#25. Tama County
- Population: 17,032
- Born in Iowa: 13,745 (80.7% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 2,447 (14.4% of population)
--- Midwest (7.7%), Northeast (0.7%), South (2.6%), West (3.5%)
- Born in another country: 817 (4.8% of population)
--- Africa (0.5%), Asia (0.4%), Europe (0.2%), Latin America (3.8%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Iowa: 13,745 (80.7% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 2,447 (14.4% of population)
--- Midwest (7.7%), Northeast (0.7%), South (2.6%), West (3.5%)
- Born in another country: 817 (4.8% of population)
--- Africa (0.5%), Asia (0.4%), Europe (0.2%), Latin America (3.8%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#24. Humboldt County
- Population: 9,554
- Born in Iowa: 7,736 (81.0% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 1,552 (16.2% of population)
--- Midwest (10.6%), Northeast (0.5%), South (2.0%), West (3.2%)
- Born in another country: 222 (2.3% of population)
--- Africa (0.1%), Asia (0.2%), Europe (0.2%), Latin America (1.8%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Iowa: 7,736 (81.0% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 1,552 (16.2% of population)
--- Midwest (10.6%), Northeast (0.5%), South (2.0%), West (3.2%)
- Born in another country: 222 (2.3% of population)
--- Africa (0.1%), Asia (0.2%), Europe (0.2%), Latin America (1.8%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#23. Greene County
- Population: 8,950
- Born in Iowa: 7,255 (81.1% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 1,500 (16.8% of population)
--- Midwest (6.4%), Northeast (1.5%), South (5.5%), West (3.1%)
- Born in another country: 169 (1.9% of population)
--- Africa (0.1%), Asia (0.7%), Europe (0.3%), Latin America (0.6%), North America (0.2%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Iowa: 7,255 (81.1% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 1,500 (16.8% of population)
--- Midwest (6.4%), Northeast (1.5%), South (5.5%), West (3.1%)
- Born in another country: 169 (1.9% of population)
--- Africa (0.1%), Asia (0.7%), Europe (0.3%), Latin America (0.6%), North America (0.2%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#22. Fayette County
- Population: 19,803
- Born in Iowa: 16,061 (81.1% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 3,505 (17.7% of population)
--- Midwest (10.4%), Northeast (1.2%), South (3.3%), West (2.8%)
- Born in another country: 184 (0.9% of population)
--- Africa (0.2%), Asia (0.3%), Europe (0.3%), Latin America (0.3%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Iowa: 16,061 (81.1% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 3,505 (17.7% of population)
--- Midwest (10.4%), Northeast (1.2%), South (3.3%), West (2.8%)
- Born in another country: 184 (0.9% of population)
--- Africa (0.2%), Asia (0.3%), Europe (0.3%), Latin America (0.3%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#21. Jackson County
- Population: 19,401
- Born in Iowa: 15,768 (81.3% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 3,298 (17.0% of population)
--- Midwest (11.7%), Northeast (1.2%), South (2.6%), West (1.4%)
- Born in another country: 276 (1.4% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.3%), Europe (0.3%), Latin America (0.1%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.6%)
- Born in Iowa: 15,768 (81.3% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 3,298 (17.0% of population)
--- Midwest (11.7%), Northeast (1.2%), South (2.6%), West (1.4%)
- Born in another country: 276 (1.4% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.3%), Europe (0.3%), Latin America (0.1%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.6%)
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#20. Monroe County
- Population: 7,807
- Born in Iowa: 6,349 (81.3% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 1,387 (17.8% of population)
--- Midwest (11.6%), Northeast (1.8%), South (2.5%), West (1.9%)
- Born in another country: 52 (0.7% of population)
--- Africa (0.1%), Asia (0.0%), Europe (0.5%), Latin America (0.0%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Iowa: 6,349 (81.3% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 1,387 (17.8% of population)
--- Midwest (11.6%), Northeast (1.8%), South (2.5%), West (1.9%)
- Born in another country: 52 (0.7% of population)
--- Africa (0.1%), Asia (0.0%), Europe (0.5%), Latin America (0.0%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#19. Audubon County
- Population: 5,571
- Born in Iowa: 4,531 (81.3% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 997 (17.9% of population)
--- Midwest (10.2%), Northeast (0.4%), South (3.2%), West (4.2%)
- Born in another country: 26 (0.5% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.1%), Europe (0.2%), Latin America (0.1%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Iowa: 4,531 (81.3% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 997 (17.9% of population)
--- Midwest (10.2%), Northeast (0.4%), South (3.2%), West (4.2%)
- Born in another country: 26 (0.5% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.1%), Europe (0.2%), Latin America (0.1%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#18. Franklin County
- Population: 10,162
- Born in Iowa: 8,267 (81.4% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 1,504 (14.8% of population)
--- Midwest (7.8%), Northeast (0.4%), South (4.2%), West (2.3%)
- Born in another country: 331 (3.3% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.0%), Europe (0.5%), Latin America (2.7%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.1%)
- Born in Iowa: 8,267 (81.4% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 1,504 (14.8% of population)
--- Midwest (7.8%), Northeast (0.4%), South (4.2%), West (2.3%)
- Born in another country: 331 (3.3% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.0%), Europe (0.5%), Latin America (2.7%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.1%)
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#17. Guthrie County
- Population: 10,669
- Born in Iowa: 8,737 (81.9% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 1,720 (16.1% of population)
--- Midwest (9.5%), Northeast (0.8%), South (2.9%), West (2.9%)
- Born in another country: 190 (1.8% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.2%), Europe (0.6%), Latin America (1.1%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Iowa: 8,737 (81.9% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 1,720 (16.1% of population)
--- Midwest (9.5%), Northeast (0.8%), South (2.9%), West (2.9%)
- Born in another country: 190 (1.8% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.2%), Europe (0.6%), Latin America (1.1%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#16. Keokuk County
- Population: 10,188
- Born in Iowa: 8,345 (81.9% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 1,697 (16.7% of population)
--- Midwest (10.6%), Northeast (1.0%), South (2.6%), West (2.4%)
- Born in another country: 119 (1.2% of population)
--- Africa (0.1%), Asia (0.2%), Europe (0.0%), Latin America (0.8%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Iowa: 8,345 (81.9% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 1,697 (16.7% of population)
--- Midwest (10.6%), Northeast (1.0%), South (2.6%), West (2.4%)
- Born in another country: 119 (1.2% of population)
--- Africa (0.1%), Asia (0.2%), Europe (0.0%), Latin America (0.8%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#15. Calhoun County
- Population: 9,744
- Born in Iowa: 7,989 (82.0% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 1,593 (16.3% of population)
--- Midwest (8.3%), Northeast (0.9%), South (3.0%), West (4.1%)
- Born in another country: 124 (1.3% of population)
--- Africa (0.4%), Asia (0.4%), Europe (0.1%), Latin America (0.4%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Iowa: 7,989 (82.0% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 1,593 (16.3% of population)
--- Midwest (8.3%), Northeast (0.9%), South (3.0%), West (4.1%)
- Born in another country: 124 (1.3% of population)
--- Africa (0.4%), Asia (0.4%), Europe (0.1%), Latin America (0.4%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#14. Madison County
- Population: 16,012
- Born in Iowa: 13,140 (82.1% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 2,670 (16.7% of population)
--- Midwest (9.8%), Northeast (0.6%), South (2.6%), West (3.5%)
- Born in another country: 197 (1.2% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.9%), Europe (0.1%), Latin America (0.1%), North America (0.2%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Iowa: 13,140 (82.1% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 2,670 (16.7% of population)
--- Midwest (9.8%), Northeast (0.6%), South (2.6%), West (3.5%)
- Born in another country: 197 (1.2% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.9%), Europe (0.1%), Latin America (0.1%), North America (0.2%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#13. Bremer County
- Population: 24,864
- Born in Iowa: 20,626 (83.0% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 3,808 (15.3% of population)
--- Midwest (9.8%), Northeast (0.6%), South (2.3%), West (2.6%)
- Born in another country: 354 (1.4% of population)
--- Africa (0.3%), Asia (0.8%), Europe (0.1%), Latin America (0.3%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Iowa: 20,626 (83.0% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 3,808 (15.3% of population)
--- Midwest (9.8%), Northeast (0.6%), South (2.3%), West (2.6%)
- Born in another country: 354 (1.4% of population)
--- Africa (0.3%), Asia (0.8%), Europe (0.1%), Latin America (0.3%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#12. Sac County
- Population: 9,802
- Born in Iowa: 8,132 (83.0% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 1,467 (15.0% of population)
--- Midwest (8.3%), Northeast (0.8%), South (2.4%), West (3.3%)
- Born in another country: 189 (1.9% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.4%), Europe (0.2%), Latin America (1.2%), North America (0.1%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Iowa: 8,132 (83.0% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 1,467 (15.0% of population)
--- Midwest (8.3%), Northeast (0.8%), South (2.4%), West (3.3%)
- Born in another country: 189 (1.9% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.4%), Europe (0.2%), Latin America (1.2%), North America (0.1%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#11. Cedar County
- Population: 18,457
- Born in Iowa: 15,315 (83.0% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 2,867 (15.5% of population)
--- Midwest (10.0%), Northeast (1.0%), South (2.3%), West (2.2%)
- Born in another country: 223 (1.2% of population)
--- Africa (0.1%), Asia (0.2%), Europe (0.2%), Latin America (0.8%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Iowa: 15,315 (83.0% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 2,867 (15.5% of population)
--- Midwest (10.0%), Northeast (1.0%), South (2.3%), West (2.2%)
- Born in another country: 223 (1.2% of population)
--- Africa (0.1%), Asia (0.2%), Europe (0.2%), Latin America (0.8%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#10. Ida County
- Population: 6,901
- Born in Iowa: 5,729 (83.0% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 1,065 (15.4% of population)
--- Midwest (8.7%), Northeast (0.6%), South (2.6%), West (3.6%)
- Born in another country: 84 (1.2% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.3%), Europe (0.3%), Latin America (0.3%), North America (0.2%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Iowa: 5,729 (83.0% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 1,065 (15.4% of population)
--- Midwest (8.7%), Northeast (0.6%), South (2.6%), West (3.6%)
- Born in another country: 84 (1.2% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.3%), Europe (0.3%), Latin America (0.3%), North America (0.2%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#9. Iowa County
- Population: 16,189
- Born in Iowa: 13,605 (84.0% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 2,327 (14.4% of population)
--- Midwest (7.6%), Northeast (1.4%), South (2.0%), West (3.3%)
- Born in another country: 185 (1.1% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.3%), Europe (0.4%), Latin America (0.5%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Iowa: 13,605 (84.0% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 2,327 (14.4% of population)
--- Midwest (7.6%), Northeast (1.4%), South (2.0%), West (3.3%)
- Born in another country: 185 (1.1% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.3%), Europe (0.4%), Latin America (0.5%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#8. Chickasaw County
- Population: 12,026
- Born in Iowa: 10,136 (84.3% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 1,676 (13.9% of population)
--- Midwest (7.5%), Northeast (2.8%), South (1.4%), West (2.2%)
- Born in another country: 209 (1.7% of population)
--- Africa (0.1%), Asia (0.1%), Europe (0.0%), Latin America (1.5%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Iowa: 10,136 (84.3% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 1,676 (13.9% of population)
--- Midwest (7.5%), Northeast (2.8%), South (1.4%), West (2.2%)
- Born in another country: 209 (1.7% of population)
--- Africa (0.1%), Asia (0.1%), Europe (0.0%), Latin America (1.5%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#7. Benton County
- Population: 25,636
- Born in Iowa: 21,678 (84.6% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 3,714 (14.5% of population)
--- Midwest (7.8%), Northeast (1.3%), South (2.8%), West (2.5%)
- Born in another country: 200 (0.8% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.2%), Europe (0.2%), Latin America (0.3%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Iowa: 21,678 (84.6% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 3,714 (14.5% of population)
--- Midwest (7.8%), Northeast (1.3%), South (2.8%), West (2.5%)
- Born in another country: 200 (0.8% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.2%), Europe (0.2%), Latin America (0.3%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#6. Grundy County
- Population: 12,299
- Born in Iowa: 10,406 (84.6% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 1,744 (14.2% of population)
--- Midwest (8.8%), Northeast (0.5%), South (2.2%), West (2.6%)
- Born in another country: 120 (1.0% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.3%), Europe (0.1%), Latin America (0.6%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Iowa: 10,406 (84.6% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 1,744 (14.2% of population)
--- Midwest (8.8%), Northeast (0.5%), South (2.2%), West (2.6%)
- Born in another country: 120 (1.0% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.3%), Europe (0.1%), Latin America (0.6%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#5. Carroll County
- Population: 20,281
- Born in Iowa: 17,203 (84.8% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 2,738 (13.5% of population)
--- Midwest (8.3%), Northeast (1.2%), South (1.5%), West (2.5%)
- Born in another country: 305 (1.5% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.3%), Europe (0.3%), Latin America (0.9%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Iowa: 17,203 (84.8% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 2,738 (13.5% of population)
--- Midwest (8.3%), Northeast (1.2%), South (1.5%), West (2.5%)
- Born in another country: 305 (1.5% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.3%), Europe (0.3%), Latin America (0.9%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#4. Adair County
- Population: 7,085
- Born in Iowa: 6,017 (84.9% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 940 (13.3% of population)
--- Midwest (7.5%), Northeast (0.4%), South (2.8%), West (2.4%)
- Born in another country: 110 (1.6% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.5%), Europe (0.5%), Latin America (0.6%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Iowa: 6,017 (84.9% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 940 (13.3% of population)
--- Midwest (7.5%), Northeast (0.4%), South (2.8%), West (2.4%)
- Born in another country: 110 (1.6% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.5%), Europe (0.5%), Latin America (0.6%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#3. Butler County
- Population: 14,628
- Born in Iowa: 12,702 (86.8% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 1,748 (11.9% of population)
--- Midwest (7.2%), Northeast (1.0%), South (1.6%), West (2.1%)
- Born in another country: 134 (0.9% of population)
--- Africa (0.2%), Asia (0.2%), Europe (0.3%), Latin America (0.2%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Iowa: 12,702 (86.8% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 1,748 (11.9% of population)
--- Midwest (7.2%), Northeast (1.0%), South (1.6%), West (2.1%)
- Born in another country: 134 (0.9% of population)
--- Africa (0.2%), Asia (0.2%), Europe (0.3%), Latin America (0.2%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#2. Buchanan County
- Population: 21,118
- Born in Iowa: 18,498 (87.6% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 2,410 (11.4% of population)
--- Midwest (6.8%), Northeast (1.0%), South (2.0%), West (1.6%)
- Born in another country: 171 (0.8% of population)
--- Africa (0.1%), Asia (0.0%), Europe (0.4%), Latin America (0.4%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Iowa: 18,498 (87.6% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 2,410 (11.4% of population)
--- Midwest (6.8%), Northeast (1.0%), South (2.0%), West (1.6%)
- Born in another country: 171 (0.8% of population)
--- Africa (0.1%), Asia (0.0%), Europe (0.4%), Latin America (0.4%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#1. Delaware County
- Population: 17,183
- Born in Iowa: 15,226 (88.6% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 1,783 (10.4% of population)
--- Midwest (6.9%), Northeast (0.3%), South (2.1%), West (1.1%)
- Born in another country: 122 (0.7% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.3%), Europe (0.1%), Latin America (0.3%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Iowa: 15,226 (88.6% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 1,783 (10.4% of population)
--- Midwest (6.9%), Northeast (0.3%), South (2.1%), West (1.1%)
- Born in another country: 122 (0.7% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.3%), Europe (0.1%), Latin America (0.3%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
