Iowa City, IA Demographics
A map of Iowa City's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 52,796 | 70.6% |
Black | 7,574 | 10.1% |
Asian | 5,457 | 7.3% |
Hispanic | 5,451 | 7.3% |
Multiracial | 3,135 | 4.2% |
Native American/Other | 415 | 0.6% |
Iowa City, Iowa had a population of 74,828 in 2020. It was 70.6% White, 10.1% Black, 7.3% Asian, 7.3% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Iowa City, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Iowa City is the 5th 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).
Iowa City's White Population
52,796 residents of Iowa City identify as White, or 70.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Iowa City less than the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Iowa City is ranked #997 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Iowa City is more White than neighboring Coralville (65.9% White). Iowa City is less White than neighboring University Heights (84.8% White), Hills (85.4% White), North Liberty (79.7% White), and Tiffin (81.4% White).
Iowa City's Black Population
7,574 residents of Iowa City identify as Black, or 10.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Iowa City slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Iowa City is ranked #6 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Iowa City is more Black than neighboring University Heights (1.7% Black), Hills (4.6% Black), North Liberty (6.3% Black), and Tiffin (4.9% Black). Iowa City is less Black than neighboring Coralville (13.8% Black).
Iowa City's Asian Population
5,457 residents of Iowa City identify as Asian, or 7.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Iowa City roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Iowa City is ranked #7 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Iowa City is more Asian than neighboring University Heights (4.4% Asian), Hills (0.7% Asian), North Liberty (3% Asian), and Tiffin (2.4% Asian). Iowa City is less Asian than neighboring Coralville (8.7% Asian).
Iowa City's Hispanic Population
5,451 residents of Iowa City identify as Hispanic, or 7.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa City roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Iowa City is ranked #127 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Iowa City is more Hispanic than neighboring University Heights (3.1% Hispanic), Coralville (7% Hispanic), Hills (5.8% Hispanic), North Liberty (6% Hispanic), and Tiffin (5.5% Hispanic).
Iowa City's Native American/Other Population
415 residents of Iowa City identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa City 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, Iowa City is ranked #248 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Iowa City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Coralville (0.5% Native American/Other), Hills (0.1% Native American/Other), and North Liberty (0.4% Native American/Other). Iowa City is less Native American/Other than neighboring University Heights (0.9% Native American/Other), and Tiffin (0.7% Native American/Other).
Iowa City's Multiracial Population
3,135 residents of Iowa City identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa City roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Iowa City is ranked #185 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Iowa City is more Multiracial than neighboring Coralville (4.1% Multiracial), and Hills (3.4% Multiracial). Iowa City is less Multiracial than neighboring University Heights (5.1% Multiracial), North Liberty (4.7% Multiracial), and Tiffin (5.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.