Cedar Falls, IA Demographics

A map of Cedar Falls's Population by Race

Cedar Falls, Iowa had a population of 40,713 in 2020. It was 86.6% White, 3.1% Black, 3.2% Asian, 2.9% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Cedar Falls, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Cedar Falls is the 14th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Cedar Falls's White Population

35,266 residents of Cedar Falls identify as White, or 86.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Cedar Falls roughly similar to the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Cedar Falls is ranked #868 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Cedar Falls is more White than neighboring Waterloo (65.8% White). Cedar Falls is less White than neighboring Hudson (93.6% White), Janesville (95.9% White), New Hartford (94.9% White), and Dike (95.9% White).

Cedar Falls's Black Population

1,245 residents of Cedar Falls identify as Black, or 3.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Cedar Falls roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Cedar Falls is ranked #61 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Cedar Falls is more Black than neighboring Hudson (0.8% Black), Janesville (0% Black), New Hartford (0.2% Black), and Dike (0.4% Black). Cedar Falls is less Black than neighboring Waterloo (17.9% Black).

Cedar Falls's Asian Population

1,312 residents of Cedar Falls identify as Asian, or 3.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Cedar Falls roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Cedar Falls is ranked #37 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Cedar Falls is more Asian than neighboring Hudson (0.7% Asian), Waterloo (3% Asian), Janesville (0.5% Asian), New Hartford (0% Asian), and Dike (0.3% Asian).

Cedar Falls's Hispanic Population

1,165 residents of Cedar Falls identify as Hispanic, or 2.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Cedar Falls roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Cedar Falls is ranked #438 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Cedar Falls is more Hispanic than neighboring Hudson (2.6% Hispanic), Janesville (1.2% Hispanic), New Hartford (1.1% Hispanic), and Dike (1.2% Hispanic). Cedar Falls is less Hispanic than neighboring Waterloo (7.1% Hispanic).

Cedar Falls's Native American/Other Population

277 residents of Cedar Falls identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Cedar Falls roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Cedar Falls is ranked #204 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Cedar Falls is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hudson (0.1% Native American/Other), Janesville (0% Native American/Other), New Hartford (0.5% Native American/Other), and Dike (0% Native American/Other). Cedar Falls is less Native American/Other than neighboring Waterloo (1.6% Native American/Other).

Cedar Falls's Multiracial Population

1,448 residents of Cedar Falls identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Cedar Falls roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Cedar Falls is ranked #257 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Cedar Falls is more Multiracial than neighboring Hudson (2.3% Multiracial), Janesville (2.4% Multiracial), New Hartford (3.3% Multiracial), and Dike (2.3% Multiracial). Cedar Falls is less Multiracial than neighboring Waterloo (4.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.