Iowa Demographics
A map of Iowa's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,638,201 | 82.7% |
Hispanic | 215,986 | 6.8% |
Black | 129,321 | 4.1% |
Multiracial | 108,673 | 3.4% |
Asian | 75,017 | 2.4% |
Native American/Other | 23,171 | 0.7% |
Iowa had a population of 3,190,369 in 2020. It was 82.7% White, 4.1% Black, 2.4% Asian, 6.8% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Iowa, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Iowa is the 31st most populous state in the United States.
Iowa's White Population
2,638,201 residents of Iowa identify as White, or 82.7%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Iowa is #6 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Iowa is more White than neighboring Missouri (75.8% White), Minnesota (76.3% White), Wisconsin (78.6% White), Illinois (58.3% White), and Kansas (72.2% White).
Iowa's Black Population
129,321 residents of Iowa identify as Black, or 4.1%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Iowa is #35 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Iowa is less Black than neighboring Missouri (11.3% Black), Minnesota (6.9% Black), Wisconsin (6.2% Black), Illinois (13.9% Black), and Kansas (5.6% Black).
Iowa's Asian Population
75,017 residents of Iowa identify as Asian, or 2.4%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Iowa is #33 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Iowa is more Asian than neighboring Missouri (2.1% Asian). Iowa is less Asian than neighboring Minnesota (5.2% Asian), Wisconsin (3% Asian), Illinois (5.8% Asian), and Kansas (2.9% Asian).
Iowa's Hispanic Population
215,986 residents of Iowa identify as Hispanic, or 6.8%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Iowa is #37 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Iowa is more Hispanic than neighboring Missouri (4.9% Hispanic), and Minnesota (6.1% Hispanic). Iowa is less Hispanic than neighboring Wisconsin (7.6% Hispanic), Illinois (18.2% Hispanic), and Kansas (13% Hispanic).
Iowa's Native American/Other Population
23,171 residents of Iowa identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Iowa is #43 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Iowa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Iowa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Missouri (0.9% Native American/Other), Minnesota (1.4% Native American/Other), Wisconsin (1.2% Native American/Other), and Kansas (1.2% Native American/Other).
Iowa's Multiracial Population
108,673 residents of Iowa identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Iowa is #45 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Iowa is more Multiracial than neighboring Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Iowa is less Multiracial than neighboring Missouri (5% Multiracial), Minnesota (4.1% Multiracial), Wisconsin (3.5% Multiracial), and Kansas (5.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.