Rock Rapids, IA Demographics
A map of Rock Rapids's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,438 | 93.4% |
Hispanic | 91 | 3.5% |
Multiracial | 54 | 2.1% |
Black | 13 | 0.5% |
Asian | 8 | 0.3% |
Native American/Other | 7 | 0.3% |
Rock Rapids, Iowa had a population of 2,611 in 2020. It was 93.4% White, 0.5% Black, 0.3% Asian, 3.5% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 2.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Rock Rapids, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Rock Rapids is the 136th 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).
Rock Rapids's White Population
2,438 residents of Rock Rapids identify as White, or 93.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Rock Rapids slightly larger than the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Rock Rapids is ranked #463 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Rock Rapids is more White than neighboring Alvord (87.9% White), Lester (88.9% White), and Ellsworth (93.2% White). Rock Rapids is less White than neighboring Steen (98.2% White), and Doon (94.8% White).
Rock Rapids's Black Population
13 residents of Rock Rapids identify as Black, or 0.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rock Rapids roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Rock Rapids is ranked #356 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Rock Rapids is more Black than neighboring Steen (0% Black), Lester (0.3% Black), and Ellsworth (0% Black). Rock Rapids is less Black than neighboring Alvord (1% Black).
Rock Rapids's Asian Population
8 residents of Rock Rapids identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rock Rapids roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Rock Rapids is ranked #371 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Rock Rapids is more Asian than neighboring Steen (0% Asian), Doon (0% Asian), Lester (0% Asian), and Ellsworth (0% Asian). Rock Rapids is less Asian than neighboring Alvord (1% Asian).
Rock Rapids's Hispanic Population
91 residents of Rock Rapids identify as Hispanic, or 3.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rock Rapids roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Rock Rapids is ranked #350 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Rock Rapids is more Hispanic than neighboring Steen (0% Hispanic), and Doon (2.9% Hispanic). Rock Rapids is less Hispanic than neighboring Alvord (8.7% Hispanic), Lester (9.8% Hispanic), and Ellsworth (3.8% Hispanic).
Rock Rapids's Native American/Other Population
7 residents of Rock Rapids identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Rock Rapids 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, Rock Rapids is ranked #452 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Rock Rapids is more Native American/Other than neighboring Alvord (0% Native American/Other), Doon (0.2% Native American/Other), and Lester (0% Native American/Other). Rock Rapids is less Native American/Other than neighboring Steen (0.6% Native American/Other), and Ellsworth (0.4% Native American/Other).
Rock Rapids's Multiracial Population
54 residents of Rock Rapids identify as Multiracial, or 2.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rock Rapids roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Rock Rapids is ranked #666 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Rock Rapids is more Multiracial than neighboring Steen (1.2% Multiracial), Alvord (1.5% Multiracial), Doon (1.6% Multiracial), and Lester (1% Multiracial). Rock Rapids is less Multiracial than neighboring Ellsworth (2.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.