What are facts about Iowa's population?

Answer 1

Information provided by the Department of Economic Development

• The estimated population of Iowa is 2,830,000. Among the 50 states, Iowa ranks 30th in population and 23rd in land area.

• The word "Iowa" comes form the American Indian tribe of the same name.

• Iowa became the 29th state on December 28, 1846.

• Iowa is the only state bordered by two navigable rivers; the Missouri River to the west and the Mississippi River to the east.

• The capital of Iowa is Des Moines.

• Iowa's nickname is the Hawkeye state.

• Iowa has 3 state universities: Iowa StateUniversity, University of Iowa, and University of Northern Iowa.

• Iowa ranks first in beef, pork, corn, soybean and grain production.

• One Iowa family farm grows enough food and fiber to feed 279 people.

• The world's first electronic digital computer was built and operated by researchers at Iowa State University in the 1930's.

• The largest source of personal income for Iowans is manufacturing.

• Iowa students' ACT and SAT scores rank among the top five states.

• The high school graduation rate is 88%; 17% above the national average.

• Iowa's sales tax rate is 5%.

• The median cost of a home is 36% lower than the average price of a house nationwide.

• Sergeant Charles Floyd, the only person to die during Lewis and Clark's historic journey, is buried in Sioux City.

• Iowa has more golf courses per capita, than any other state.