The demographic distribution of women and children in a state, county or city can have an impact on the rates of birth outcomes in that area. When comparing the rates of health indicators between different geographic regions, these distributions should be taken into consideration.
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January 2022
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The total population of Iowa in 2021 was 3,193,079.
In Iowa in 2021, the population of children under the age of 19 was 826,895.
In Iowa in 2021, the population of women ages 15-44 was 606,327.
During 2020-2022 (average), about 1 in 9 women of childbearing age (ages 15-44) (11.6%) in Iowa were living in families with incomes below the Federal Poverty Level.
Sources: US Census Bureau. Population estimates based on bridged race categories released by the National Center for Health Statistics. Retrieved March 19, 2024, from www.marchofdimes.org/peristats.
In Iowa in 2021, the population of women ages 15-44 was 606,327.
The demographic distribution of women and children in a state, county or city can have an impact on the rates of birth outcomes in that area. When comparing the rates of health indicators between different geographic regions, these distributions should be considered.