Numbers…….population of Iowa

[joelbc1]

Bored and curious today so I ran some population numbers comparing Iowa and the United States population growth since 1940…..
In 1940, Iowa’s population was approx. 2, 538,268…..
In 2024, Iowa’s population is estimated at 3, 123, 899…..
a gain of 585,631 in 84 years,,,,a tad over 23% (about 1/4% of 1% annual growth)
In 1940, the US population was approx. 132, 164, 569….
In 2024, the US population is estimated at 341, 814, 420….
a gain of 209, 649, 851….approx. 159% (about 1.9% annual growth)
Iowa’s population is growing at about .27% annually……the US’s population is growing at about 1.9% annually….so the US population is growing about 6-7 times the rate of Iowa’s population…..No wonder Iowa cant keep up!
More proof…….. In 1940, Iowa had 9 seats in the House of Representatives (US Congress), today it has 4….,Iowa’s Congressional representation has decreased steadily since 1932, when Iowa had 11 seats in the House….

 

[Colonoscopy]

Bored and curious today so I ran some population numbers comparing Iowa and the United States population growth since 1940…..
In 1940, Iowa’s population was approx. 2, 538,268…..
In 2024, Iowa’s population is estimated at 3, 123, 899…..
a gain of 585,631 in 84 years,,,,a tad over 23% (about 1/4% of 1% annual growth)
In 1940, the US population was approx. 132, 164, 569….
In 2024, the US population is estimated at 341, 814, 420….
a gain of 209, 649, 851….approx. 159% (about 1.9% annual growth)
Iowa’s population is growing at about .27% annually……the US’s population is growing at about 1.9% annually….so the US population is growing about 6-7 times the rate of Iowa’s population…..No wonder Iowa cant keep up!
More proof…….. In 1940, Iowa had 9 seats in the House of Representatives (US Congress), today it has 4….,Iowa’s Congressional representation has decreased steadily since 1932, when Iowa had 11 seats in the House….

How old are you? Can you still get a boner?

 

[swagsurfer02]

So I moved from Iowa to Southern California, there’s something to be said for less people…

- larger lots
- less traffic

 

[joelbc1]

How old are you? Can you still get a boner?

You will NEVER know…..

 

[joelbc1]

So I moved from Iowa to Southern California, there’s something to be said for less people…

- larger lots
- less traffic

Well then you are allowed to move back, swag!

 

[Colonoscopy]

You will NEVER know…..

aww cmon. I'll buy you a new pair of hokas. . .

 

[Huey Grey]

I assume Iowa will start shrinking soon.

 

[DropitlikeitsHawk]

So I moved from Iowa to Southern California, there’s something to be said for less people…

- larger lots
- less traffic

Moved to an over populated place that needs water that doesn’t have it. Phoenix Vegas and Denver. Not blaming you it’s just true.

 

[ICWestfan]

Bored and curious today so I ran some population numbers comparing Iowa and the United States population growth since 1940…..
In 1940, Iowa’s population was approx. 2, 538,268…..
In 2024, Iowa’s population is estimated at 3, 123, 899…..
a gain of 585,631 in 84 years,,,,a tad over 23% (about 1/4% of 1% annual growth)
In 1940, the US population was approx. 132, 164, 569….
In 2024, the US population is estimated at 341, 814, 420….
a gain of 209, 649, 851….approx. 159% (about 1.9% annual growth)
Iowa’s population is growing at about .27% annually……the US’s population is growing at about 1.9% annually….so the US population is growing about 6-7 times the rate of Iowa’s population…..No wonder Iowa cant keep up!
More proof…….. In 1940, Iowa had 9 seats in the House of Representatives (US Congress), today it has 4….,Iowa’s Congressional representation has decreased steadily since 1932, when Iowa had 11 seats in the House….

How many states were there in 1940?
Ever hear of the baby boomers of the 50's?
Has Iowa's population remained stable?

Finally....you...suck...at...posting....

 

[swagsurfer02]

Well then you are allowed to move back, swag!

You know how they say it doesn’t rain in Southern California…….lies


Your weather in Iowa has been just as good.

 

[swagsurfer02]

Moved to an over populated place that needs water that doesn’t have it. Phoenix Vegas and Denver. Not blaming you it’s just true.

I moved for a job. It’s not terrible but going into LA is brutal. San Diego is a little better.

 

[Here_4_a_Day]

How old are you? Can you still get a boner?

With a nose like his, he doesn’t need a boner!

 

[joelbc1]

You know how they say it doesn’t rain in Southern California…….lies


Your weather in Iowa has been just as good.

(And cheaper, too!). THIS YEAR…..

 

[swagsurfer02]

(And cheaper, too!). THIS YEAR…..

Effing right, same sized house cost me nearly double, plus I have to landscape the backyard. Rat bastards

 

[DropitlikeitsHawk]

I moved for a job. It’s not terrible but going into LA is brutal. San Diego is a little better.

Like I said not blaming. I bet it’s amazing. It’s just the truth with water issues.

 

[joelbc1]

How many states were there in 1940?
Ever hear of the baby boomers of the 50's?
Has Iowa's population remained stable?

Finally....you...suck...at...posting....

What does “baby boomers” have to do with anything I posted about?
If Iowa’s population was a swimmer in a river, it is barely keeping its head above water….our state’s growth rate is horrible as compared to the nation’s growth rate….Iowa is a place folks are NOT flocking to in any numbers…..I would think that IOwa’s population growth is one of the lowest % in the nation……maybe not but population growth is paltry at best…..

 

[SA_Hawk]

Just think Iowa has 7,500,000 people LESS than all the illegals Biden let in.

 

[ICWestfan]

What does “baby boomers” have to do with anything I posted about?
If Iowa’s population was a swimmer in a river, it is barely keeping its head above water….our state’s growth rate is horrible as compared to the nation’s growth rate….Iowa is a place folks are NOT flocking to in any numbers…..I would think that IOwa’s population growth is one of the lowest % in the nation……maybe not but population growth is paltry at best…..

Baby boomers that were begotten by the Greatest Generation? Theones that were pumping out babies left and right growing the population? The ones these young pups hate?

Why are you comparing the national pop growth to Iowa?

You...suck....at...posting...

 

[millah_22]

Just think Iowa has 7,500,000 people LESS than all the illegals Biden let in.

fewer

 

[DooBi]

Good. The less people in my fishing spots the better. Lol

 

[General Tso]

You will NEVER know…..

Proper answer: ask your mom/wife

 

[MitchLL]

Just think Iowa has 7,500,000 people LESS than all the illegals Biden let in.

And the major reason our dumbass Governor had to pass legislation to allow 14 year olds to work in packing houses, day cares, and the like.

But hey...at least those 14 year olds down have brown skin, amirite.

 

[Firekirknow]

I have a lot of ponds lakes rivers creeks near. They are all polluted but we adapt.

 

[joelbc1]

Baby boomers that were begotten by the Greatest Generation? Theones that were pumping out babies left and right growing the population? The ones these young pups hate?

Why are you comparing the national pop growth to Iowa?

You...suck....at...posting...

I ‘splained why….idle curiosity. However, the numbers really surprised me, a lot! The nation has way more than doubled in population (added 2 more states….both “small population states, however) and Iowa has grown very little in the same period of time.
Again…..”boomers” have NOTHING to do with the numbers other than being counted…..who haters who….other than you not liking me? You are one weird sumbitch…..

 

[swagsurfer02]

Like I said not blaming. I bet it’s amazing. It’s just the truth with water issues.

Just over the past 14 months if they had someway to capture all of the rain and melting ice from the mountains it would help out tremendously.

 

[joelbc1]

Just over the past 14 months if they had someway to capture all of the rain and melting ice from the mountains it would help out tremendously.

It all costs $$$$ swag……lots of $$$$ to build those lakes, reservoirs and holding areas….and land has value, too.

 

[ClarindaA's]

So I moved from Iowa to Southern California, there’s something to be said for less people…

- larger lots
- less traffic

Uh, when Iowa plays in the Rose bowl, I’m crashing with you

 

[swagsurfer02]

Uh, when Iowa plays in the Rose bowl, I’m crashing with you

They aren’t sniffing anywhere close to a traditional Rose Bowl game, however yes when they play UCLA c’mon on down..

I’d say we can fight some Bruins but they don’t have any fans. Hardly anyone out here cares about college football. It’s sad

 

[ClarindaA's]

They aren’t sniffing anywhere close to a traditional Rose Bowl game, however yes when they play UCLA c’mon on down..

I’d say we can fight some Bruins but they don’t have any fans. Hardly anyone out here cares about college football. It’s sad

Yeah, I’ll only go to a regular season game. Cheap tickets

 

[DropitlikeitsHawk]

Just over the past 14 months if they had someway to capture all of the rain and melting ice from the mountains it would help out tremendously.

Dude no shit. It’s a shame that they haven’t figured a way to do that. Keep those reservoirs full. It’s maintainable with common sense reclamation.

 

[DogBoyRy]

Bored and curious today so I ran some population numbers comparing Iowa and the United States population growth since 1940…..
In 1940, Iowa’s population was approx. 2, 538,268…..
In 2024, Iowa’s population is estimated at 3, 123, 899…..
a gain of 585,631 in 84 years,,,,a tad over 23% (about 1/4% of 1% annual growth)
In 1940, the US population was approx. 132, 164, 569….
In 2024, the US population is estimated at 341, 814, 420….
a gain of 209, 649, 851….approx. 159% (about 1.9% annual growth)
Iowa’s population is growing at about .27% annually……the US’s population is growing at about 1.9% annually….so the US population is growing about 6-7 times the rate of Iowa’s population…..No wonder Iowa cant keep up!
More proof…….. In 1940, Iowa had 9 seats in the House of Representatives (US Congress), today it has 4….,Iowa’s Congressional representation has decreased steadily since 1932, when Iowa had 11 seats in the House….

I moved from iowa due to it’s taxes and my ability to work from anywhere.
Kimmy is fixing this for iowa.

 

[srams21]

Effing right, same sized house cost me nearly double, plus I have to landscape the backyard. Rat bastards

I'm actually impressed it was only double. Are you in a more rural area of SoCal?

 

[swagsurfer02]

I'm actually impressed it was only double. Are you in a more rural area of SoCal?

Yeah, town of 55k. Its exploded with new houses. About 30 miles outside of Palm Springs

 

[joelbc1]

I moved from iowa due to it’s taxes and my ability to work from anywhere.
Kimmy is fixing this for iowa.

LOL!! Taxes!!! Where’s you move here from? Iowa lies about in the middle of the states for “taxes”….I think Iowa is 26th in the nation as of 3 years ago…..

 

[RileyHawk]

Yeah, town of 55k. Its exploded with new houses. About 30 miles outside of Palm Springs

Beaumont?

Equating anyplace 30 miles from Palm Springs to LA is a huge stretch.

 

[St. Louis Hawk]

Here’s one for you. In 1956 Iowa and Florida had the same number of electoral votes.