Dubuque, IA Demographics

A map of Dubuque's Population by Race

Dubuque, Iowa had a population of 59,667 in 2020. It was 83.8% White, 6.1% Black, 1.1% Asian, 3.7% Hispanic, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Dubuque, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Dubuque is the 11th 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).

Dubuque's White Population

50,029 residents of Dubuque identify as White, or 83.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Dubuque roughly similar to the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Dubuque is ranked #920 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Dubuque is less White than neighboring Sageville (88.4% White), Asbury (91.2% White), East Dubuque (92.3% White), Durango (95% White), and Sandy Hook (97.3% White).

Dubuque's Black Population

3,663 residents of Dubuque identify as Black, or 6.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Dubuque roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Dubuque is ranked #14 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Dubuque is more Black than neighboring Sageville (0% Black), Asbury (1.7% Black), East Dubuque (1.3% Black), Durango (0% Black), and Sandy Hook (0.7% Black).

Dubuque's Asian Population

680 residents of Dubuque identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Dubuque roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Dubuque is ranked #114 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Dubuque is more Asian than neighboring East Dubuque (0.3% Asian), Durango (0% Asian), and Sandy Hook (0% Asian). Dubuque is less Asian than neighboring Asbury (2% Asian).

Dubuque's Hispanic Population

2,220 residents of Dubuque identify as Hispanic, or 3.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Dubuque roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Dubuque is ranked #317 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Dubuque is more Hispanic than neighboring Sageville (2.1% Hispanic), Asbury (2.2% Hispanic), East Dubuque (2.3% Hispanic), Durango (0% Hispanic), and Sandy Hook (1.4% Hispanic).

Dubuque's Native American/Other Population

1,069 residents of Dubuque identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Dubuque 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, Dubuque is ranked #65 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Dubuque is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sageville (0% Native American/Other), Asbury (0.4% Native American/Other), East Dubuque (0.7% Native American/Other), Durango (0% Native American/Other), and Sandy Hook (0% Native American/Other).

Dubuque's Multiracial Population

2,006 residents of Dubuque identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Dubuque roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Dubuque is ranked #301 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Dubuque is more Multiracial than neighboring Asbury (2.6% Multiracial), East Dubuque (3.1% Multiracial), and Sandy Hook (0.7% Multiracial). Dubuque is less Multiracial than neighboring Sageville (8.4% Multiracial), and Durango (5% Multiracial).

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