Waterloo, IA Demographics
A map of Waterloo's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 44,321 | 65.8% |
Black | 12,031 | 17.9% |
Hispanic | 4,793 | 7.1% |
Multiracial | 3,078 | 4.6% |
Asian | 2,016 | 3.0% |
Native American/Other | 1,075 | 1.6% |
Waterloo, Iowa had a population of 67,314 in 2020. It was 65.8% White, 17.9% Black, 3.0% Asian, 7.1% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Waterloo, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Waterloo is the 8th 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).
Waterloo's White Population
44,321 residents of Waterloo identify as White, or 65.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Waterloo less than the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Waterloo is ranked #1009 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Waterloo is less White than neighboring Evansdale (87.9% White), Cedar Falls (86.6% White), Elk Run Heights (90.6% White), Washburn (91.3% White), and Hudson (93.6% White).
Waterloo's Black Population
12,031 residents of Waterloo identify as Black, or 17.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Waterloo larger than the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Waterloo is ranked #1 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Waterloo is more Black than neighboring Evansdale (2.8% Black), Cedar Falls (3.1% Black), Elk Run Heights (0.7% Black), Washburn (1.5% Black), and Hudson (0.8% Black).
Waterloo's Asian Population
2,016 residents of Waterloo identify as Asian, or 3.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Waterloo roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Waterloo is ranked #41 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Waterloo is more Asian than neighboring Evansdale (0.6% Asian), Elk Run Heights (0% Asian), Washburn (0.3% Asian), and Hudson (0.7% Asian). Waterloo is less Asian than neighboring Cedar Falls (3.2% Asian).
Waterloo's Hispanic Population
4,793 residents of Waterloo identify as Hispanic, or 7.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Waterloo roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Waterloo is ranked #135 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Waterloo is more Hispanic than neighboring Evansdale (2.9% Hispanic), Cedar Falls (2.9% Hispanic), Elk Run Heights (4.2% Hispanic), Washburn (3.8% Hispanic), and Hudson (2.6% Hispanic).
Waterloo's Native American/Other Population
1,075 residents of Waterloo identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Waterloo 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, Waterloo is ranked #73 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Waterloo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Evansdale (1.1% Native American/Other), Cedar Falls (0.7% Native American/Other), Elk Run Heights (0.9% Native American/Other), Washburn (0.1% Native American/Other), and Hudson (0.1% Native American/Other).
Waterloo's Multiracial Population
3,078 residents of Waterloo identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Waterloo roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Waterloo is ranked #149 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Waterloo is more Multiracial than neighboring Cedar Falls (3.6% Multiracial), Elk Run Heights (3.6% Multiracial), Washburn (3% Multiracial), and Hudson (2.3% Multiracial). Waterloo is less Multiracial than neighboring Evansdale (4.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.