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Licensed Drivers and Vehicles in Iowa
FHWA Highway Statistics 2024
- Licensed drivers (2024)
- 2,392,612
- Per 1,000 residents
- 738.2
- Rank 23 among states
- Per 1,000 age 16 and over
- 919.6
- Registered vehicles
- 3,856,647
Licensed drivers by age
Iowa, 2024
- 19 and under196,094
- 20-24188,069
- 25-29182,572
- 30-34191,083
- 35-39189,946
- 40-44189,609
- 45-49170,319
- 50-54166,163
- 55-59171,268
- 60-64193,626
- 65-69184,165
- 70-74154,319
- 75-79108,100
- 80-8462,442
- 85 and over44,837
Drivers by sex
| Drivers | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1,189,431 | 49.7% |
| Female | 1,203,181 | 50.3% |
Some states also report drivers of unknown sex, so the two groups may not add up to the total.
Registered vehicles by type
Iowa, 2024
- Automobiles1,006,994
- Trucks2,647,322
- Motorcycles193,164
- Buses9,167
Includes 39,993 vehicles owned by federal, state and local governments. Trucks include pickups, SUVs and vans that the state registers as light trucks.
Year by year
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| Year | Licensed drivers | Per 1,000 residents | Registered vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,392,612 | 738.2 | 3,856,647 |
| 2023 | 2,379,791 | 742.1 | 3,827,780 |
| 2022 | 2,354,046 | 735.5 | 3,779,422 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many licensed drivers are in Iowa?
- Iowa had 2,392,612 licensed drivers in 2024, or 738.2 for every 1,000 residents.
- How many vehicles are registered in Iowa?
- 3,856,647 motor vehicles were registered in Iowa in 2024: 1,006,994 automobiles, 2,647,322 trucks, 193,164 motorcycles and 9,167 buses.
- Where do I renew a driver's license in Iowa?
- Licenses are issued by the state's motor vehicle agency. Use the official Iowa state government website (ending in .gov) to renew, replace or update a license. This page shows statewide totals only.
Source: Federal Highway Administration, Highway Statistics (tables DL-1C, DL-22 and MV-1) · 2024 data