Keokuk, IA Demographics

A map of Keokuk's Population by Race

Keokuk, Iowa had a population of 9,900 in 2020. It was 87.3% White, 3.7% Black, 0.6% Asian, 2.2% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 5.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Keokuk, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Keokuk is the 43rd 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).

Keokuk's White Population

8,646 residents of Keokuk identify as White, or 87.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Keokuk roughly similar to the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Keokuk is ranked #848 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Keokuk is less White than neighboring Hamilton (92.9% White), Mooar (93.5% White), Sandusky (92.6% White), Warsaw (93.8% White), and Alexandria (91.4% White).

Keokuk's Black Population

365 residents of Keokuk identify as Black, or 3.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Keokuk roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Keokuk is ranked #50 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Keokuk is more Black than neighboring Hamilton (0.9% Black), Mooar (0.3% Black), Sandusky (0% Black), Warsaw (0.3% Black), and Alexandria (0% Black).

Keokuk's Asian Population

60 residents of Keokuk identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Keokuk roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Keokuk is ranked #227 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Keokuk is more Asian than neighboring Mooar (0% Asian), and Alexandria (0% Asian). Keokuk is less Asian than neighboring Sandusky (0.7% Asian), and Warsaw (0.7% Asian).

Keokuk's Hispanic Population

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

Keokuk is more Hispanic than neighboring Hamilton (1.9% Hispanic), Mooar (1.6% Hispanic), Sandusky (1.7% Hispanic), Warsaw (1.3% Hispanic), and Alexandria (1.9% Hispanic).

Keokuk's Native American/Other Population

35 residents of Keokuk identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Keokuk 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, Keokuk is ranked #379 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Keokuk is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sandusky (0.3% Native American/Other), and Warsaw (0.3% Native American/Other). Keokuk is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hamilton (0.5% Native American/Other), Mooar (0.6% Native American/Other), and Alexandria (1.9% Native American/Other).

Keokuk's Multiracial Population

577 residents of Keokuk identify as Multiracial, or 5.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Keokuk roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Keokuk is ranked #65 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Keokuk is more Multiracial than neighboring Hamilton (3.1% Multiracial), Mooar (4% Multiracial), Sandusky (4.7% Multiracial), Warsaw (3.6% Multiracial), and Alexandria (4.8% Multiracial).

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