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Black Hawk County, Iowa Population 2021
Black Hawk County, Iowa's estimated population is 130,238 with a growth rate of -0.38% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Black Hawk County, Iowa is the 6th largest county inIowa. The 2010 Population was 131,162 and has seen a growth of -0.70% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 130,238 | -495 | -0.38% |
| 2020 | 130,733 | -495 | -0.38% |
| 2019 | 131,228 | -495 | -0.38% |
| 2018 | 131,723 | -515 | -0.39% |
| 2017 | 132,238 | -839 | -0.63% |
| 2016 | 133,077 | -624 | -0.47% |
| 2015 | 133,701 | 311 | 0.23% |
| 2014 | 133,390 | 457 | 0.34% |
| 2013 | 132,933 | 1,055 | 0.80% |
| 2012 | 131,878 | 294 | 0.22% |
| 2011 | 131,584 | 422 | 0.32% |
| 2010 | 131,162 | 7,364 | 5.95% |
| 1990 | 123,798 | -14,163 | -10.27% |
| 1980 | 137,961 | 5,045 | 3.80% |
| 1970 | 132,916 | 10,434 | 8.52% |
| 1960 | 122,482 | 22,034 | 21.94% |
| 1950 | 100,448 | 20,502 | 25.64% |
| 1940 | 79,946 | 10,800 | 15.62% |
| 1930 | 69,146 | 12,576 | 22.23% |
| 1920 | 56,570 | 11,705 | 26.09% |
| 1910 | 44,865 | 12,466 | 38.48% |
| 1900 | 32,399 | 8,180 | 33.78% |
| 1890 | 24,219 | 306 | 1.28% |
| 1880 | 23,913 | 2,207 | 10.17% |
| 1870 | 21,706 | 13,462 | 163.29% |
| 1860 | 8,244 | 8,109 | 6006.67% |
| 1850 | 135 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.38% (-495)
County Website
State
Founded
1843
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
131,162
Growth Since 2010
-0.70% (-924)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 110,821 | 83.71% |
| Black or African American | 12,534 | 9.47% |
| Asian | 3,145 | 2.38% |
| Two or More Races | 3,040 | 2.30% |
| Some Other Race | 1,944 | 1.47% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 557 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 352 | 0.27% |
Black Hawk County, Iowa Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 52,905 | 2.41 | 65.5 |
| Married | 23,642 | 3.07 | 86.2 |
| Non Family | 21,475 | 1.39 | 49 |
| Female | 5,271 | 3.2 | 45.9 |
| Male | 2,517 | 3.23 | 52.6 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,605 | 3.11% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,599 | 5.49% |
| High School Graduate | 25,525 | 30.49% |
| Some College | 17,359 | 20.74% |
| Associates Degree | 9,270 | 11.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 16,176 | 19.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,184 | 9.78% |
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Black Hawk County, Iowa Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71,352 | 66,602 | 21,355 |
| Black | 6,869 | 5,703 | 1,270 |
| Hispanic | 2,593 | 1,850 | 514 |
| Asian | 1,762 | 1,387 | 1,016 |
| Other Race | 963 | 587 | 107 |
| 2+ Races | 705 | 635 | 183 |
| Native American | 252 | 193 | 16 |
| Islander | 210 | 149 | 36 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.34%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 57.66%.
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$38,020
Average Earnings
$43,803
Average Male
$32,331
Average Female
Black Hawk County, Iowa Language by Age
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Black Hawk County, Iowa Language
90.75% of Black Hawk County, Iowa residents speak only English, while 9.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.10% of the population.
Black Hawk County, Iowa Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 103,085 | 13,477 | 13.07% |
| Black | 12,209 | 4,113 | 33.69% |
| Hispanic | 5,633 | 1,537 | 27.29% |
| Multiple | 2,824 | 636 | 22.52% |
| Other | 1,944 | 377 | 19.39% |
| Asian | 3,030 | 273 | 9.01% |
| Islander | 352 | 125 | 35.51% |
| Native | 547 | 85 | 15.54% |
15.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.42%
Male Poverty Rate
18.15%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Black Hawk County, Iowa
The race most likely to be in poverty in Black Hawk County, Iowa is Islander, with 35.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Black Hawk County, Iowa is Asian, with 9.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.93%.
Black Hawk County, Iowa Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.1%
Male Marriage Rate
44.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Black Hawk County, Iowa Married by Age and Sex
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Black Hawk County, Iowa Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Black Hawk County, Iowa Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,930 | 7.72% |
| Black | 504 | 5.88% |
| Hispanic | 111 | 3.15% |
| 2+ Races | 84 | 6.66% |
| Other Race | 29 | 2.22% |
| Islander | 28 | 12.50% |
| Native American | 8 | 2.53% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.28% |
Black Hawk County, Iowa Veterans by Education
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8.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.60%
Veteran Disability Rate
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67.8%
Labor Force Participation
64.8%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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74.37%
Born in Black Hawk County, Iowa
93.60%
Native Born
6.40%
Foreign Born
3.73%
Non Citizen
2.68%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.60% of Black Hawk County, Iowa residents were born in the United States, with 74.37% having been born in Iowa. 3.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990