Hiawatha, Iowa Population 2022
Hiawatha is a city located in Linn County Iowa. Hiawatha has a 2020 population of 7,510. Hiawatha is currently growing at a rate of 0.40% annually and its population has increased by 6.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,023 in 2010.
The average household income in Hiawatha is $69,484 with a poverty rate of 14.35%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $773 per month, and the median house value is $143,500. The median age in Hiawatha is 34.9 years, 31.3 years for males, and 40.1 years for females.
Hiawatha Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hiawathawas:
- White: 82.30%
- Black or African American: 13.54%
- Two or more races: 2.70%
- Asian: 1.30%
- Other race: 0.16%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,035 | 82.30% |
| Black or African American | 993 | 13.54% |
| Two or More Races | 198 | 2.70% |
| Asian | 95 | 1.30% |
| Some Other Race | 12 | 0.16% |
Hiawatha Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,107 | 2.33 | 63.1 |
| Married | 1,271 | 3.04 | 86.1 |
| Non Family | 1,226 | 1.23 | 53.9 |
| Female | 507 | 3.05 | 19.9 |
| Male | 103 | 3.04 | 100 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76 | 1.62% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 295 | 6.29% |
| High School Graduate | 1,493 | 31.83% |
| Some College | 1,133 | 24.16% |
| Associates Degree | 572 | 12.20% |
| Bachelors Degree | 900 | 19.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 221 | 4.71% |
Hiawatha Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,198 | 3,922 | 1,073 |
| Black | 382 | 327 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 71 | 43 | |
| Hispanic | 67 | 27 | 27 |
| Other Race | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.43%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 40.30%.
$38,338
Average Earnings
$42,515
Average Male
$35,046
Average Female
Hiawatha Language by Age
Hiawatha Language
95.05% of Hiawatha residents speak only English, while 4.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.81% of the population.
Hiawatha Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,837 | 771 | 13.21% |
| Black | 988 | 205 | 20.75% |
| Hispanic | 255 | 63 | 24.71% |
| Multiple | 198 | 63 | 31.82% |
| Other | NaN% |
14.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.38%
Male Poverty Rate
14.33%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Hiawatha
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hiawatha is Multiple, with 31.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hiawatha is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.14%.
Hiawatha Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.1%
Male Marriage Rate
42.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Hiawatha Married by Age and Sex
Hiawatha Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Hiawatha Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 616 | 12.46% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 10.74% |
Hiawatha Veterans by Education
7.50%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.50%
Veteran Disability Rate
71.4%
Labor Force Participation
68.1%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
74.74%
Born in Hiawatha
97.20%
Native Born
2.80%
Foreign Born
1.81%
Non Citizen
0.98%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.20% of Hiawatha residents were born in the United States, with 74.74% having been born in Iowa. 1.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7,510 | 30 | 0.40% |
| 2021 | 7,480 | 30 | 0.40% |
| 2020 | 7,450 | 30 | 0.40% |
| 2019 | 7,420 | 30 | 0.41% |
| 2018 | 7,390 | 39 | 0.53% |
| 2017 | 7,351 | 69 | 0.95% |
| 2016 | 7,282 | 42 | 0.58% |
| 2015 | 7,240 | 42 | 0.58% |
| 2014 | 7,198 | 25 | 0.35% |
| 2013 | 7,173 | 29 | 0.41% |
| 2012 | 7,144 | 61 | 0.86% |
| 2011 | 7,083 | 60 | 0.85% |
| 2010 | 7,023 | 543 | 0.81% |
| 2000 | 6,480 | 1,494 | 2.66% |
| 1990 | 4,986 | 161 | 0.33% |
| 1980 | 4,825 | 0.00% |