Elma, IA Demographics

A map of Elma's Population by Race

Elma, Iowa had a population of 505 in 2020. It was 95.4% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 2.2% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 2.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Elma, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Elma is the 449th 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).

Elma's White Population

482 residents of Elma identify as White, or 95.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Elma larger than the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Elma is ranked #249 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Elma is more White than neighboring Alta Vista (91.2% White), and Riceville (92.2% White). Elma is less White than neighboring North Washington (97.3% White), Colwell (100% White), and Bassett (97.8% White).

Elma's Black Population

0 residents of Elma identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Elma roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Elma is ranked #600 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Elma is less Black than neighboring Alta Vista (2.2% Black).

Elma's Asian Population

0 residents of Elma identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Elma roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Elma is ranked #541 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Elma is less Asian than neighboring Riceville (0.5% Asian).

Elma's Hispanic Population

11 residents of Elma identify as Hispanic, or 2.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Elma roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Elma is ranked #567 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Elma is more Hispanic than neighboring Colwell (0% Hispanic). Elma is less Hispanic than neighboring North Washington (2.7% Hispanic), and Riceville (5% Hispanic).

Elma's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Elma identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Elma 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, Elma is ranked #529 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Elma is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Washington (0% Native American/Other), Riceville (0.1% Native American/Other), Colwell (0% Native American/Other), and Bassett (0% Native American/Other). Elma is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alta Vista (0.9% Native American/Other).

Elma's Multiracial Population

11 residents of Elma identify as Multiracial, or 2.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elma roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Elma is ranked #637 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Elma is more Multiracial than neighboring North Washington (0% Multiracial), Colwell (0% Multiracial), and Bassett (0% Multiracial). Elma is less Multiracial than neighboring Alta Vista (3.5% Multiracial).

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