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Cerro Gordo County, IA: growth, migration and housing
Cerro Gordo County has 42,372 residents, down 1.5% since 2020 (+0.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 988 households moved in and 1,046 moved out (-58 net), while a net $5.9M of income left. Median household income is $68,189, the median home $166,400 and median rent $850 a month.
In Iowa: 63rd of 99 counties for 5-year population growth · 42nd of 99 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 63rd of 99 counties for median household income · 43rd of 99 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Cerro Gordo County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Floyd County, IA | 88 | $4.0M |
| Worth County, IA | 73 | $4.7M |
| Hancock County, IA | 55 | $6.7M |
| Polk County, IA | 47 | $2.8M |
| Franklin County, IA | 38 | $1.8M |
| Winnebago County, IA | 34 | $1.3M |
| Mitchell County, IA | 31 | $1.5M |
| Black Hawk County, IA | 30 | $1.9M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Cerro Gordo County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Polk County, IA | 103 | $7.8M |
| Worth County, IA | 69 | $3.5M |
| Floyd County, IA | 67 | $3.1M |
| Winnebago County, IA | 41 | $1.8M |
| Hancock County, IA | 36 | $1.9M |
| Black Hawk County, IA | 31 | $1.1M |
| Dallas County, IA | 31 | $2.0M |
| Franklin County, IA | 30 | $1.6M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.