Cedar Rapids, IA Demographics

A map of Cedar Rapids's Population by Race

Cedar Rapids, Iowa had a population of 137,710 in 2020. It was 76.4% White, 10.3% Black, 2.7% Asian, 4.7% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Cedar Rapids, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Cedar Rapids is the 2nd 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 Rapids's White Population

105,250 residents of Cedar Rapids identify as White, or 76.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Cedar Rapids slightly less than the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Cedar Rapids is ranked #980 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Cedar Rapids is less White than neighboring Hiawatha (79.4% White), Fairfax (91.3% White), Robins (92% White), Marion (87.1% White), and Shueyville (94.1% White).

Cedar Rapids's Black Population

14,153 residents of Cedar Rapids identify as Black, or 10.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Cedar Rapids slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Cedar Rapids is ranked #5 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Cedar Rapids is more Black than neighboring Hiawatha (6.7% Black), Fairfax (1.4% Black), Robins (0.7% Black), Marion (3% Black), and Shueyville (0.4% Black).

Cedar Rapids's Asian Population

3,747 residents of Cedar Rapids identify as Asian, or 2.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Cedar Rapids roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Cedar Rapids is ranked #47 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Cedar Rapids is more Asian than neighboring Fairfax (1.1% Asian), Robins (2% Asian), Marion (2.2% Asian), and Shueyville (2.5% Asian). Cedar Rapids is less Asian than neighboring Hiawatha (4.4% Asian).

Cedar Rapids's Hispanic Population

6,502 residents of Cedar Rapids identify as Hispanic, or 4.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Cedar Rapids roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Cedar Rapids is ranked #242 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Cedar Rapids is more Hispanic than neighboring Hiawatha (3.8% Hispanic), Fairfax (2.7% Hispanic), Robins (1.8% Hispanic), Marion (3.1% Hispanic), and Shueyville (0.7% Hispanic).

Cedar Rapids's Native American/Other Population

1,162 residents of Cedar Rapids identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Cedar Rapids 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 Rapids is ranked #174 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Cedar Rapids is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hiawatha (0.7% Native American/Other), Fairfax (0.2% Native American/Other), Robins (0.4% Native American/Other), Marion (0.4% Native American/Other), and Shueyville (0.5% Native American/Other).

Cedar Rapids's Multiracial Population

6,896 residents of Cedar Rapids identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Cedar Rapids roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Cedar Rapids is ranked #109 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Cedar Rapids is more Multiracial than neighboring Fairfax (3.3% Multiracial), Robins (3% Multiracial), Marion (4.2% Multiracial), and Shueyville (1.8% Multiracial).

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