Iowa
As of September 2024
Overview
People in every state struggle to exercise economic and political control over their lives, Iowa ranked 28th in the Dēmos Power Scorecard. For more insight into Iowa’s economic and socio-political conditions, see below.
Each state scorecard and associated data can be downloaded below.
3M
State population
17%
Population of ColorDefinitionBlack population: 3.6%Hispanic population: 6.8%Asian population: 2.4%
Aggregate ConditionsDefinitionAggregate conditions refer to factors that influence the ability of our communities to have agency and control in our (1) economy and (2) democracy.
47/120Median
Rank: 28th out of 50
Economic ConditionsDefinitionIndividual’s and communities financial well-being and the factors that impact it
24/60Top 40%
Rank: 13th out of 50
Socio-Political ConditionsDefinitionSocio-political conditions refers to factors that influence the political power, civic engagement, and well-being of individuals and communities.
22/60Bottom 40%
Rank: 36th out of 50
Economic Conditions
Economic conditions refer to individual’s and communities’ financial well-being and the factors that impact it.
24/60Top 40%
Rank: 13th out of 50
Economic security
The ability to meet daily needs and sustain a comfortable standard of living.
12/30Top 40%
Rank: 13th out of 50
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Immediate Security
Future Resilience
Enabling Context
Economic mobility
The ability to improve economic situation over time.
12/30Top 40%
Rank: 13th out of 50
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Intra-Generational Mobility
Inter-Generational Mobility
Enabling Context