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Waukon, IA Demographics

A map of Waukon's Population by Race

Race
PopulationPercent
White
3,62094.6%
Hispanic
1032.7%
Multiracial
651.7%
Black
240.6%
Native American/Other
100.3%
Asian
50.1%

Waukon, Iowa had a population of 3,827 in 2020. It was 94.6% White, 0.6% Black, 0.1% Asian, 2.7% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 1.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Waukon, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Waukon is the 106th 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).

Waukon's White Population

3,620 residents of Waukon identify as White, or 94.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Waukon slightly larger than the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Waukon is ranked #327 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Waukon is more White than neighboring Postville (45.7% White), and Luana (90.7% White). Waukon is less White than neighboring Waterville (95.4% White), Monona (95.7% White), and Eitzen (98.9% White).

Waukon's Black Population

24 residents of Waukon identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Waukon roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Waukon is ranked #316 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Waukon is more Black than neighboring Waterville (0% Black), Monona (0.3% Black), and Eitzen (0% Black). Waukon is less Black than neighboring Postville (8.7% Black), and Luana (2.3% Black).

Waukon's Asian Population

5 residents of Waukon identify as Asian, or 0.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Waukon roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Waukon is ranked #497 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Waukon is more Asian than neighboring Waterville (0% Asian). Waukon is less Asian than neighboring Postville (0.6% Asian), Luana (0.3% Asian), Monona (0.7% Asian), and Eitzen (0.4% Asian).

Waukon's Hispanic Population

103 residents of Waukon identify as Hispanic, or 2.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Waukon roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Waukon is ranked #474 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Waukon is more Hispanic than neighboring Waterville (0.9% Hispanic), Monona (1.1% Hispanic), and Eitzen (0% Hispanic). Waukon is less Hispanic than neighboring Postville (43% Hispanic), and Luana (6% Hispanic).

Waukon's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Waukon 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 Waukon 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, Waukon is ranked #452 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Waukon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Waterville (0% Native American/Other), Luana (0% Native American/Other), Monona (0% Native American/Other), and Eitzen (0% Native American/Other). Waukon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Postville (0.4% Native American/Other).

Waukon's Multiracial Population

65 residents of Waukon identify as Multiracial, or 1.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Waukon roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Waukon is ranked #758 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Waukon is more Multiracial than neighboring Postville (1.6% Multiracial), Luana (0.7% Multiracial), and Eitzen (0.7% Multiracial). Waukon is less Multiracial than neighboring Waterville (3.7% Multiracial), and Monona (2.2% Multiracial).

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