Black Hawk County, Iowa Population 2022
Black Hawk County, Iowa's estimated population is 129,743 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 in Iowa. The 2010 Population was 131,162 and has seen a growth of -1.08% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 135 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 8,244 | 8,109 | 6006.67% |
| 1870 | 21,706 | 13,462 | 163.29% |
| 1880 | 23,913 | 2,207 | 10.17% |
| 1890 | 24,219 | 306 | 1.28% |
| 1900 | 32,399 | 8,180 | 33.78% |
| 1910 | 44,865 | 12,466 | 38.48% |
| 1920 | 56,570 | 11,705 | 26.09% |
| 1930 | 69,146 | 12,576 | 22.23% |
| 1940 | 79,946 | 10,800 | 15.62% |
| 1950 | 100,448 | 20,502 | 25.64% |
| 1960 | 122,482 | 22,034 | 21.94% |
| 1970 | 132,916 | 10,434 | 8.52% |
| 1980 | 137,961 | 5,045 | 3.80% |
| 1990 | 123,798 | -14,163 | -10.27% |
| 2010 | 131,162 | 7,364 | 5.95% |
| 2011 | 131,584 | 422 | 0.32% |
| 2012 | 131,878 | 294 | 0.22% |
| 2013 | 132,933 | 1,055 | 0.80% |
| 2014 | 133,390 | 457 | 0.34% |
| 2015 | 133,701 | 311 | 0.23% |
| 2016 | 133,077 | -624 | -0.47% |
| 2017 | 132,238 | -839 | -0.63% |
| 2018 | 131,723 | -515 | -0.39% |
| 2019 | 131,228 | -495 | -0.38% |
| 2020 | 130,733 | -495 | -0.38% |
| 2021 | 130,238 | -495 | -0.38% |
| 2022 | 129,743 | -495 | -0.38% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 109,478 | 83.06% |
| Black or African American | 12,674 | 9.62% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 523 | 0.40% |
| Asian | 3,558 | 2.70% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 367 | 0.28% |
| Some Other Race | 1,412 | 1.07% |
| Two or More Races | 3,801 | 2.88% |
Black Hawk County, Iowa Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 53,321 | 2.38 | 65.6 |
| Married | 23,615 | 3.03 | 86.4 |
| Male | 2,415 | 3.32 | 49.4 |
| Female | 5,299 | 3.19 | 43.5 |
| Non Family | 21,992 | 1.38 | 50.4 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,413 | 2.88% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,454 | 5.32% |
| High School Graduate | 25,040 | 29.89% |
| Some College | 17,735 | 21.17% |
| Associates Degree | 9,666 | 11.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 16,215 | 19.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,247 | 9.84% |
Black Hawk County, Iowa Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,957 | 1,552 | 1,080 |
| White | 70,869 | 66,537 | 21,421 |
| Hispanic | 2,663 | 1,987 | 564 |
| Islander | 209 | 175 | 41 |
| Black | 6,999 | 5,899 | 1,305 |
| 2+ Races | 1,176 | 884 | 173 |
| Other Race | 636 | 345 | 64 |
| Native American | 249 | 196 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.89%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 55.19%.
$38,896
Average Earnings
$44,388
Average Male
$33,125
Average Female
Black Hawk County, Iowa Language by Age
Black Hawk County, Iowa Language
91.10% of Black Hawk County, Iowa residents speak only English, while 8.90% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.87% of the population.
Black Hawk County, Iowa Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 367 | 118 | 32.15% |
| Black | 12,306 | 3,839 | 31.20% |
| Hispanic | 5,751 | 1,456 | 25.32% |
| Multiple | 3,639 | 738 | 20.28% |
| Native | 523 | 98 | 18.74% |
| White | 101,764 | 13,366 | 13.13% |
| Asian | 3,428 | 199 | 5.81% |
| Other | 326 | NaN% |
15.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.50%
Male Poverty Rate
17.40%
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 32.15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Black Hawk County, Iowa is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.55%.
Black Hawk County, Iowa Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.8%
Male Marriage Rate
45.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Black Hawk County, Iowa Married by Age and Sex
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 55-64.
Black Hawk County, Iowa Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,199 | 6.98% |
| Black | 440 | 5.07% |
| Native American | 15 | 4.31% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.29% |
| Islander | 27 | 12.05% |
| Other Race | 55 | 6.26% |
| 2+ Races | 64 | 3.51% |
| Hispanic | 151 | 4.22% |
Black Hawk County, Iowa Veterans by Education
7.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
67.8%
Labor Force Participation
64.1%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
73.46%
Born in Black Hawk County, Iowa
93.30%
Native Born
6.70%
Foreign Born
4.20%
Non Citizen
2.49%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.30% of Black Hawk County, Iowa residents were born in the United States, with 73.46% having been born in Iowa. 4.20% 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