Cerro Gordo County's estimated 2025 population is 42,366 with a growth rate of -0.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cerro Gordo County is the 13th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 44,097 and has seen a growth of -3.93% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Cerro Gordo County includes 91.01% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
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Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,939 | 91.01% |
| Two or more races | 1,809 | 4.23% |
| Black or African American | 957 | 2.24% |
| Asian | 518 | 1.21% |
| Other race | 320 | 0.75% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 168 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 74 | 0.17% |
Married
Widowed
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Separated
Never Married
Cerro Gordo County's average per capita income is $44,958. Household income levels show a median of $65,537. The poverty rate stands at 9.36%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,573 | - |
| Families | $87,250 | $114,279 |
| Households | $65,537 | $89,519 |
| Non Families | $39,718 | $51,315 |
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