Cerro Gordo County's 2026 population is estimated at 42,539, reflecting a 0.05% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Cerro Gordo County is the 13th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 44,097 and has grown -3.53% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44 years
Female: 46.7 years
Male: 42.1 years
There are 33,771 adults, (10,036 of whom are seniors) in Cerro Gordo County.
Female: 21,579 (50.6%)
Male: 21,053 (49.4%)
The racial composition of Cerro Gordo County includes 89.68% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,231 | 89.68% |
| Two or more races | 2,280 | 5.35% |
| Black or African American | 987 | 2.32% |
| Asian | 499 | 1.17% |
| Other race | 291 | 0.68% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 267 | 0.63% |
| Native American | 77 | 0.18% |
Cerro Gordo County 's average per capita income is $46,624. Household income levels show a median of $68,189. The poverty rate stands at 10.56%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $101,673 | - |
| Families | $92,405 | $118,022 |
| Households | $68,189 | $92,087 |
| Non Families | $39,595 | $50,846 |
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