Council Bluffs, IA Demographics
A map of Council Bluffs's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 50,787 | 80.9% |
Hispanic | 6,508 | 10.4% |
Multiracial | 2,607 | 4.2% |
Black | 1,679 | 2.7% |
Asian | 640 | 1.0% |
Native American/Other | 578 | 0.9% |
Council Bluffs, Iowa had a population of 62,799 in 2020. It was 80.9% White, 2.7% Black, 1.0% Asian, 10.4% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Council Bluffs, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Council Bluffs is the 10th 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).
Council Bluffs's White Population
50,787 residents of Council Bluffs identify as White, or 80.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Council Bluffs roughly similar to the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Council Bluffs is ranked #952 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Council Bluffs is more White than neighboring Carter Lake (80.6% White), Bellevue (67.9% White), and Offutt AFB (62.4% White). Council Bluffs is less White than neighboring Crescent (96% White), and Weston (100% White).
Council Bluffs's Black Population
1,679 residents of Council Bluffs identify as Black, or 2.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Council Bluffs roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Council Bluffs is ranked #73 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Council Bluffs is more Black than neighboring Carter Lake (2.3% Black), Crescent (0.2% Black), and Weston (0% Black). Council Bluffs is less Black than neighboring Bellevue (5.7% Black), and Offutt AFB (9% Black).
Council Bluffs's Asian Population
640 residents of Council Bluffs identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Council Bluffs roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Council Bluffs is ranked #131 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Council Bluffs is more Asian than neighboring Carter Lake (0.6% Asian), Crescent (0.2% Asian), and Weston (0% Asian). Council Bluffs is less Asian than neighboring Bellevue (2.4% Asian), and Offutt AFB (2.4% Asian).
Council Bluffs's Hispanic Population
6,508 residents of Council Bluffs identify as Hispanic, or 10.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Council Bluffs roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Council Bluffs is ranked #77 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Council Bluffs is more Hispanic than neighboring Crescent (1.3% Hispanic), and Weston (0% Hispanic). Council Bluffs is less Hispanic than neighboring Carter Lake (10.8% Hispanic), Bellevue (16.9% Hispanic), and Offutt AFB (14.7% Hispanic).
Council Bluffs's Native American/Other Population
578 residents of Council Bluffs identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Council Bluffs 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, Council Bluffs is ranked #149 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Council Bluffs is more Native American/Other than neighboring Crescent (0.2% Native American/Other), and Weston (0% Native American/Other). Council Bluffs is less Native American/Other than neighboring Carter Lake (1.1% Native American/Other), Bellevue (1% Native American/Other), and Offutt AFB (1.5% Native American/Other).
Council Bluffs's Multiracial Population
2,607 residents of Council Bluffs identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Council Bluffs roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Council Bluffs is ranked #185 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Council Bluffs is more Multiracial than neighboring Crescent (2.2% Multiracial), and Weston (0% Multiracial). Council Bluffs is less Multiracial than neighboring Carter Lake (4.7% Multiracial), Bellevue (6.1% Multiracial), and Offutt AFB (9.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.