Tama, IA Demographics

A map of Tama's Population by Race

Tama, Iowa had a population of 3,130 in 2020. It was 57.7% White, 1.5% Black, 0.5% Asian, 31.3% Hispanic, 5.0% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Tama, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Tama is the 120th 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).

Tama's White Population

1,807 residents of Tama identify as White, or 57.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Tama considerably less than the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Tama is ranked #1017 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Tama is less White than neighboring Toledo (68.9% White), Montour (92.1% White), Garwin (91.9% White), Chelsea (64.6% White), and Vining (92.6% White).

Tama's Black Population

47 residents of Tama identify as Black, or 1.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Tama roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Tama is ranked #128 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Tama is more Black than neighboring Montour (0% Black), Garwin (1% Black), Chelsea (0% Black), and Vining (0% Black). Tama is less Black than neighboring Toledo (1.7% Black).

Tama's Asian Population

16 residents of Tama identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Tama roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Tama is ranked #266 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Tama is more Asian than neighboring Garwin (0.4% Asian), Chelsea (0.4% Asian), and Vining (0% Asian). Tama is less Asian than neighboring Toledo (0.8% Asian).

Tama's Hispanic Population

981 residents of Tama identify as Hispanic, or 31.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Tama considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Tama is ranked #13 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Tama is more Hispanic than neighboring Toledo (18.6% Hispanic), Montour (2% Hispanic), Garwin (3.5% Hispanic), and Vining (3.7% Hispanic). Tama is less Hispanic than neighboring Chelsea (31.4% Hispanic).

Tama's Native American/Other Population

158 residents of Tama identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 5.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Tama 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, Tama is ranked #10 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Tama is more Native American/Other than neighboring Montour (3% Native American/Other), Garwin (1.9% Native American/Other), Chelsea (0.4% Native American/Other), and Vining (0% Native American/Other). Tama is less Native American/Other than neighboring Toledo (6% Native American/Other).

Tama's Multiracial Population

121 residents of Tama identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Tama roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Tama is ranked #219 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Tama is more Multiracial than neighboring Montour (2.5% Multiracial), Garwin (1.2% Multiracial), Chelsea (3.1% Multiracial), and Vining (3.7% Multiracial). Tama is less Multiracial than neighboring Toledo (4% Multiracial).

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