Tama County Demographics
A map of Tama County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 13,284 | 77.5% |
Hispanic | 1,804 | 10.5% |
Native American/Other | 1,288 | 7.5% |
Multiracial | 554 | 3.2% |
Black | 125 | 0.7% |
Asian | 80 | 0.5% |
Tama County, Iowa had a population of 17,135 in 2020. It was 77.5% White, 0.7% Black, 0.5% Asian, 10.5% Hispanic, 7.5% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Tama County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Tama County is the 41st most populous county of the 99 counties in Iowa.
Tama County's White Population
13,284 residents of Tama County identify as White, or 77.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Tama County slightly less than the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 99 counties in Iowa, Tama County is ranked #89 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Tama County is more White than neighboring Black Hawk County (77.1% White), and Marshall County (68.4% White). Tama County is less White than neighboring Poweshiek County (91.1% White), Grundy County (95.6% White), and Benton County (94.1% White).
Tama County's Black Population
125 residents of Tama County identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Tama County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 99 counties in Iowa, Tama County is ranked #48 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Tama County is more Black than neighboring Grundy County (0.3% Black), and Benton County (0.4% Black). Tama County is less Black than neighboring Poweshiek County (1.7% Black), Black Hawk County (10.3% Black), and Marshall County (2% Black).
Tama County's Asian Population
80 residents of Tama County identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Tama County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 99 counties in Iowa, Tama County is ranked #50 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Tama County is more Asian than neighboring Grundy County (0.2% Asian), and Benton County (0.3% Asian). Tama County is less Asian than neighboring Poweshiek County (1.2% Asian), Black Hawk County (2.6% Asian), and Marshall County (3.8% Asian).
Tama County's Hispanic Population
1,804 residents of Tama County identify as Hispanic, or 10.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Tama County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 99 counties in Iowa, Tama County is ranked #12 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Tama County is more Hispanic than neighboring Poweshiek County (2.8% Hispanic), Grundy County (1.2% Hispanic), Black Hawk County (4.9% Hispanic), and Benton County (1.8% Hispanic). Tama County is less Hispanic than neighboring Marshall County (22.8% Hispanic).
Tama County's Native American/Other Population
1,288 residents of Tama County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 7.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Tama County slightly larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 99 counties in Iowa, Tama County is ranked #1 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Tama County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Poweshiek County (0.6% Native American/Other), Grundy County (0.2% Native American/Other), Black Hawk County (1.1% Native American/Other), Benton County (0.3% Native American/Other), and Marshall County (0.6% Native American/Other).
Tama County's Multiracial Population
554 residents of Tama County identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Tama County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 99 counties in Iowa, Tama County is ranked #20 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Tama County is more Multiracial than neighboring Poweshiek County (2.6% Multiracial), Grundy County (2.4% Multiracial), Benton County (3% Multiracial), and Marshall County (2.5% Multiracial). Tama County is less Multiracial than neighboring Black Hawk County (3.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.