The map below shows majority race by area in Iowa, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Iowa racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Iowa overall is white, making up 84.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 6.1%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the state. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the northwest places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
Iowa Population |
|---|---|
White |
84.5% |
Hispanic |
6.1% |
Black |
3.8% |
Asian |
2.5% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
2.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Iowa Population |
|---|---|
White |
84.5% |
Hispanic |
6.1% |
Black |
3.8% |
Asian |
2.5% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
2.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Iowa
The map below shows diversity in Iowa. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the state would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Iowa Diversity Score
18
With a diversity score of 18 out of 100, Iowa is much less diverse than other US states. The most diverse area within Iowa's proper boundaries is to the central of the state. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Iowa.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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