Cedar County's estimated 2026 population is 18,155 with a growth rate of -0.21% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cedar County is the 39th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 18,453 and has seen a growth of -1.61% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Cedar County includes 95.41% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (95.41%)
Two or more races (3.03%)
Asian (0.54%)
Black or African American (0.52%)
Other race (0.41%)
Native American (0.09%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,581 | 95.41% |
| Two or more races | 559 | 3.03% |
| Asian | 99 | 0.54% |
| Black or African American | 95 | 0.52% |
| Other race | 76 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.09% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Cedar County's average per capita income is $51,968. Household income levels show a median of $79,080. The poverty rate stands at 7.24%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $108,920 | - |
| Families | $96,594 | $108,630 |
| Households | $79,080 | $92,611 |
| Non Families | $47,114 | $54,900 |
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