Quick Facts
CapitalDes Moines
Largest CityDes Moines
Population2,954,451
Per Capita Income$27,283
NicknameHawkeye State
StatehoodDecember 28, 1846
State BirdEastern Goldfinch
State FlowerWild Rose
State TreeOak
State SongThe Song of Iowa
Geography
Land Area55,875 sq mi
Water Area401 sq mi
Total Area56,276 sq mi
RegionMidwest
About Iowa
Iowa, known as the “Hawkeye State,” has a population of 2,954,451 and a per capita income of $27,283. The state capital is Des Moines, which is also the largest city. Iowa joined the Union on December 28, 1846 and covers 56,276 square miles across the Midwest region. Explore 58 cities and towns across Iowa with detailed data on demographics, crime rates, cost of living, schools, weather, and more.
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