Measure reports the percent of the State of Iowa's population that is classified as black or African American alone based data collected over a 60 month period. Data is from the American Community Survey, Five Year Estimates, Table B02001.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Iowa by race. It includes the population of Iowa across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Iowa across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of Iowa population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 85.59% are white, 3.86% are Black or African American, 0.34% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.45% are Asian, 0.14% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 2.02% are some other race and 5.61% are multiracial.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the Iowa
• Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the Iowa is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Iowa total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Iowa Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 946 cities in the Iowa by Hispanic Black or African American population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each cities over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2016-2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Hispanic Black Population: This column displays the rank of cities in the Iowa by their Hispanic Black or African American population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• cities: The cities for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Hispanic Black Population: The Hispanic Black population of the cities is shown in this column.
• % of Total cities Population: This shows what percentage of the total cities population identifies as Hispanic Black. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total Iowa Hispanic Black Population: This tells us how much of the entire Iowa Hispanic Black population lives in that cities. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: TThis column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

This dataset contains Iowa population by race for State of Iowa, individual Iowa counties, Iowa places and census tracts within Iowa. Data is from the American Community Survey, Five Year Estimates, Table B02001. Race includes: Total, White Alone, Black or African American Alone, American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian Alone, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Alone, Some Other Race, and Two or More Races

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Black Hawk County, IA (IABLAC2POP) from 1970 to 2024 about Black Hawk County, IA; Waterloo; IA; residents; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Iowa County, IA (B03002004E019095) from 2009 to 2023 about Iowa County, IA; African-American; IA; non-hispanic; estimate; 5-year; persons; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Carroll County, IA (B03002004E019027) from 2009 to 2023 about Carroll County, IA; African-American; IA; non-hispanic; estimate; 5-year; persons; population; and USA.

This dataset contains Iowa population by Hispanic or Latino Origin, and race for State of Iowa, individual Iowa counties, Iowa places and census tracts within Iowa. Data is from the American Community Survey, Five Year Estimates, Table B03002. Hispanic includes total, yes and no. Yes = Hispanic or Latino; No = Not Hispanic or Latino Race includes: White Alone, Black or African American Alone, American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian Alone, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Alone, Some Other Race, Two or More Races, and Two Races Excluding Some Other Race and Three or More Races.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 9 cities in the Iowa County, IA by Black or African American population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each cities over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2016-2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Black Population: This column displays the rank of cities in the Iowa County, IA by their Black or African American population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• cities: The cities for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Black Population: The Black population of the cities is shown in this column.
• % of Total cities Population: This shows what percentage of the total cities population identifies as Black. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total Iowa County Black Population: This tells us how much of the entire Iowa County, IA Black population lives in that cities. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: TThis column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Washington County, IA (B03002004E019183) from 2009 to 2023 about Washington County, IA; Iowa City; African-American; IA; non-hispanic; estimate; 5-year; persons; population; and USA.

Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Iowa County, IA was 73.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Iowa County, IA reached a record high of 148.00000 in January of 2018 and a record low of 35.00000 in January of 2009. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Iowa County, IA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Dubuque County, IA (B03002014E019061) from 2009 to 2023 about Dubuque County, IA; Dubuque; African-American; IA; latino; hispanic; estimate; 5-year; persons; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 99 counties in the Iowa by Multi-Racial Black or African American population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each counties over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2016-2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Multi-Racial Black Population: This column displays the rank of counties in the Iowa by their Multi-Racial Black or African American population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• counties: The counties for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Multi-Racial Black Population: The Multi-Racial Black population of the counties is shown in this column.
• % of Total counties Population: This shows what percentage of the total counties population identifies as Multi-Racial Black. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total Iowa Multi-Racial Black Population: This tells us how much of the entire Iowa Multi-Racial Black population lives in that counties. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: TThis column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

This dataset tracks annual black student percentage from 1991 to 2023 for Central High School vs. Iowa and Davenport Community School District

This dataset provides population 25 years and over estimates by sex, race and educational attainment for State of Iowa, individual Iowa counties, Iowa places and census tracts within Iowa. Data is from the American Community Survey, Five Year Estimates, Tables C15002A, C15002B, C15002C, C15002D, C15002E, C15002F, and C15002G.

Sex categories: Male, Female, and Both.

Race categories: White Alone, Black or African American Alone, American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian Alone, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Alone, Some Other Race, and Two or More Races.

Educational attainment categories: Less than High School, High School Graduate, Some College or Associates Degree, and Bachelors Degree or Higher.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino, Some Other Race Alone (5-year estimate) in Black Hawk County, IA (B03002018E019013) from 2009 to 2023 about Black Hawk County, IA; Waterloo; IA; latino; hispanic; estimate; 5-year; persons; population; and USA.

This dataset tracks annual black student percentage from 1991 to 2023 for Lincoln High School vs. Iowa and Des Moines Independent Community School District

This dataset tracks annual black student percentage from 1991 to 2023 for Roosevelt High School vs. Iowa and Des Moines Independent Community School District

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Non-Hispanic population of Iowa County by race. It includes the distribution of the Non-Hispanic population of Iowa County across various race categories as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the Non-Hispanic population distribution of Iowa County across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

Of the Non-Hispanic population in Iowa County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 15,447 (96.57% of the total Non-Hispanic population).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (for Non-Hispanic) for the Iowa County
• Population: The population of the racial category (for Non-Hispanic) in the Iowa County is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Iowa County total Non-Hispanic population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Iowa County Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Buena Vista County, IA was 637.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Buena Vista County, IA reached a record high of 637.00000 in January of 2023 and a record low of 280.00000 in January of 2009. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Buena Vista County, IA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.