Iowa Race & Ethnicity Demographics (2024)

Q: What is the most common racial background in Iowa?

The largest racial or ethnic group in Iowa is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 82.3% of the total population.

Q: Is Iowa becoming more diverse?

Since 2010, the diversity index for Iowa has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 31.4/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.

Racial distribution and diversity statistics for Iowa

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Iowa Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

3,210,507

Diversity Score

31.4

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)

82.3%%

Iowa Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in for 2024 — **Figure 1:** Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).

Iowa Historical Diversity Trend (2010–2024)

Line chart showing diversity index trends for — **Figure 2:** Temporal analysis of diversity index changes from 2010–2024.

Since 2010, the diversity index of Iowa has increased significantly.

Iowa Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / Ethnicity	Population	Percentage
White (Non-Hispanic)	2,642,646	82.3%
Hispanic or Latino	233,706	7.3%
Black / African American	121,705	3.8%
Two or More Races	113,040	3.5%
Asian	79,174	2.5%
Other Race	9,294	0.3%
Pacific Islander	5,703	0.2%
Native American	5,239	0.2%

Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Iowa

The largest racial or ethnic group in Iowa is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 82.3% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Iowa has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 31.4/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.

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