Hiawatha, IA Demographics

A map of Hiawatha's Population by Race

Hiawatha, Iowa had a population of 7,183 in 2020. It was 79.4% White, 6.7% Black, 4.4% Asian, 3.8% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Hiawatha, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Hiawatha is the 58th 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).

Hiawatha's White Population

5,700 residents of Hiawatha identify as White, or 79.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Hiawatha roughly similar to the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Hiawatha is ranked #967 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Hiawatha is more White than neighboring Cedar Rapids (76.4% White). Hiawatha is less White than neighboring Robins (92% White), Marion (87.1% White), Palo (93% White), and Alburnett (94.1% White).

Hiawatha's Black Population

481 residents of Hiawatha identify as Black, or 6.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Hiawatha roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Hiawatha is ranked #11 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Hiawatha is more Black than neighboring Robins (0.7% Black), Marion (3% Black), Palo (1.1% Black), and Alburnett (0.1% Black). Hiawatha is less Black than neighboring Cedar Rapids (10.3% Black).

Hiawatha's Asian Population

316 residents of Hiawatha identify as Asian, or 4.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Hiawatha roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Hiawatha is ranked #23 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Hiawatha is more Asian than neighboring Robins (2% Asian), Cedar Rapids (2.7% Asian), Marion (2.2% Asian), Palo (0.6% Asian), and Alburnett (0% Asian).

Hiawatha's Hispanic Population

274 residents of Hiawatha identify as Hispanic, or 3.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Hiawatha roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Hiawatha is ranked #304 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Hiawatha is more Hispanic than neighboring Robins (1.8% Hispanic), Marion (3.1% Hispanic), Palo (2.1% Hispanic), and Alburnett (0.9% Hispanic). Hiawatha is less Hispanic than neighboring Cedar Rapids (4.7% Hispanic).

Hiawatha's Native American/Other Population

52 residents of Hiawatha 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 Hiawatha 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, Hiawatha is ranked #204 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Hiawatha is more Native American/Other than neighboring Robins (0.4% Native American/Other), Marion (0.4% Native American/Other), and Palo (0.1% Native American/Other). Hiawatha is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cedar Rapids (0.8% Native American/Other).

Hiawatha's Multiracial Population

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

Hiawatha is more Multiracial than neighboring Robins (3% Multiracial), Marion (4.2% Multiracial), Palo (3.1% Multiracial), and Alburnett (4.1% Multiracial).

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