Persia, IA Demographics

A map of Persia's Population by Race

Persia, Iowa had a population of 297 in 2020. It was 94.6% White, 0.0% Black, 0.7% Asian, 2.7% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 2.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Persia, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Persia is the 578th 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).

Persia's White Population

281 residents of Persia identify as White, or 94.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Persia slightly larger than the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Persia is ranked #327 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Persia is more White than neighboring Neola (93.2% White), and Shelby (92% White). Persia is less White than neighboring Portsmouth (96.2% White), Minden (94.8% White), and Tennant (94.9% White).

Persia's Black Population

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

Persia is less Black than neighboring Minden (0.5% Black), Neola (0.1% Black), and Shelby (0.6% Black).

Persia's Asian Population

2 residents of Persia identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Persia roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Persia is ranked #196 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Persia is more Asian than neighboring Portsmouth (0% Asian), Minden (0% Asian), Tennant (0% Asian), Neola (0.1% Asian), and Shelby (0.1% Asian).

Persia's Hispanic Population

8 residents of Persia identify as Hispanic, or 2.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Persia roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Persia is ranked #474 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Persia is more Hispanic than neighboring Portsmouth (0.5% Hispanic), and Minden (1.8% Hispanic). Persia is less Hispanic than neighboring Tennant (3.8% Hispanic), Neola (3.3% Hispanic), and Shelby (4.3% Hispanic).

Persia's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Persia identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Persia 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, Persia is ranked #636 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Persia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Minden (0.3% Native American/Other), Neola (0.2% Native American/Other), and Shelby (0.1% Native American/Other).

Persia's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Persia identify as Multiracial, or 2.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Persia roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Persia is ranked #695 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Persia is more Multiracial than neighboring Tennant (1.3% Multiracial). Persia is less Multiracial than neighboring Portsmouth (3.3% Multiracial), Minden (2.5% Multiracial), Neola (3.1% Multiracial), and Shelby (2.9% Multiracial).

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