Story County Demographics
A map of Story County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 79,944 | 81.1% |
Asian | 5,444 | 5.5% |
Hispanic | 5,032 | 5.1% |
Multiracial | 4,547 | 4.6% |
Black | 2,980 | 3.0% |
Native American/Other | 590 | 0.6% |
Story County, Iowa had a population of 98,537 in 2020. It was 81.1% White, 3.0% Black, 5.5% Asian, 5.1% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Story County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Story County is the 9th most populous county of the 99 counties in Iowa.
Story County's White Population
79,944 residents of Story County identify as White, or 81.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Story County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 99 counties in Iowa, Story County is ranked #84 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Story County is more White than neighboring Polk County (73.6% White), and Marshall County (68.4% White). Story County is less White than neighboring Hardin County (90.6% White), Hamilton County (84.5% White), and Boone County (92.5% White).
Story County's Black Population
2,980 residents of Story County identify as Black, or 3.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Story County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 99 counties in Iowa, Story County is ranked #11 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Story County is more Black than neighboring Hardin County (0.9% Black), Hamilton County (0.6% Black), Marshall County (2% Black), and Boone County (1.1% Black). Story County is less Black than neighboring Polk County (7.1% Black).
Story County's Asian Population
5,444 residents of Story County identify as Asian, or 5.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Story County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 99 counties in Iowa, Story County is ranked #3 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Story County is more Asian than neighboring Polk County (4.9% Asian), Hardin County (0.5% Asian), Hamilton County (2.1% Asian), Marshall County (3.8% Asian), and Boone County (0.4% Asian).
Story County's Hispanic Population
5,032 residents of Story County identify as Hispanic, or 5.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Story County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 99 counties in Iowa, Story County is ranked #31 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Story County is more Hispanic than neighboring Hardin County (4.8% Hispanic), and Boone County (2.7% Hispanic). Story County is less Hispanic than neighboring Polk County (9.8% Hispanic), Hamilton County (9.7% Hispanic), and Marshall County (22.8% Hispanic).
Story County's Native American/Other Population
590 residents of Story 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 Story 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, Story County is ranked #25 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Story County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hardin County (0.3% Native American/Other), Hamilton County (0.3% Native American/Other), and Boone County (0.4% Native American/Other).
Story County's Multiracial Population
4,547 residents of Story County identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Story County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 99 counties in Iowa, Story County is ranked #3 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Story County is more Multiracial than neighboring Polk County (4% Multiracial), Hardin County (2.8% Multiracial), Hamilton County (2.8% Multiracial), Marshall County (2.5% Multiracial), and Boone County (3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.