Poweshiek County Demographics
A map of Poweshiek County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 17,004 | 91.1% |
Hispanic | 529 | 2.8% |
Multiracial | 485 | 2.6% |
Black | 320 | 1.7% |
Asian | 221 | 1.2% |
Native American/Other | 103 | 0.6% |
Poweshiek County, Iowa had a population of 18,662 in 2020. It was 91.1% White, 1.7% Black, 1.2% Asian, 2.8% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Poweshiek County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Poweshiek County is the 37th most populous county of the 99 counties in Iowa.
Poweshiek County's White Population
17,004 residents of Poweshiek County identify as White, or 91.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Poweshiek County slightly larger than the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 99 counties in Iowa, Poweshiek County is ranked #56 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Poweshiek County is more White than neighboring Tama County (77.5% White). Poweshiek County is less White than neighboring Mahaska County (91.3% White), Iowa County (92.4% White), and Keokuk County (94.4% White).
Poweshiek County's Black Population
320 residents of Poweshiek County identify as Black, or 1.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Poweshiek County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 99 counties in Iowa, Poweshiek County is ranked #29 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Poweshiek County is more Black than neighboring Tama County (0.7% Black), Iowa County (0.7% Black), and Keokuk County (0.5% Black). Poweshiek County is less Black than neighboring Jasper County (1.8% Black).
Poweshiek County's Asian Population
221 residents of Poweshiek County identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Poweshiek County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 99 counties in Iowa, Poweshiek County is ranked #20 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Poweshiek County is more Asian than neighboring Mahaska County (1.1% Asian), Tama County (0.5% Asian), Iowa County (0.5% Asian), Keokuk County (0.2% Asian), and Jasper County (0.6% Asian).
Poweshiek County's Hispanic Population
529 residents of Poweshiek County identify as Hispanic, or 2.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Poweshiek County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 99 counties in Iowa, Poweshiek County is ranked #64 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Poweshiek County is more Hispanic than neighboring Mahaska County (2.2% Hispanic), and Keokuk County (2.1% Hispanic). Poweshiek County is less Hispanic than neighboring Tama County (10.5% Hispanic), Iowa County (3% Hispanic), and Jasper County (2.9% Hispanic).
Poweshiek County's Native American/Other Population
103 residents of Poweshiek County 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 Poweshiek County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 99 counties in Iowa, Poweshiek County is ranked #35 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Poweshiek County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mahaska County (0.4% Native American/Other), Iowa County (0.5% Native American/Other), and Keokuk County (0.1% Native American/Other). Poweshiek County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tama County (7.5% Native American/Other).
Poweshiek County's Multiracial Population
485 residents of Poweshiek County identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Poweshiek County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 99 counties in Iowa, Poweshiek County is ranked #45 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Poweshiek County is less Multiracial than neighboring Mahaska County (3.3% Multiracial), Tama County (3.2% Multiracial), Iowa County (2.9% Multiracial), Keokuk County (2.7% Multiracial), and Jasper County (3.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.