Hiawatha is a city located in Linn County Iowa. Hiawatha has a 2024 population of 7,230. Hiawatha is currently growing at a rate of 0.15% annually and its population has increased by 0.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,186 in 2020.
The average household income in Hiawatha is $106,271 with a poverty rate of 15.75%. The median age in Hiawatha is 33.4 years: 30.4 years for males, and 36.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hiawatha was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,023 | 83.91% |
| Asian | 435 | 6.06% |
| Two or more races | 376 | 5.24% |
| Black or African American | 281 | 3.91% |
| Other race | 63 | 0.88% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,949 | 2.39 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
| Married | 1,264 | 3.04 | 93.2 | 6.8 |
| Non Family | 1,172 | 1.19 | 50.9 | 49.1 |
| Female | 383 | 3.62 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Male | 130 | 3.33 | 7.7 | 92.3 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
68.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 99 | 2.16% |
| Associates Degree | 611 | 13.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,027 | 22.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 458 | 10% |
| High School Graduate | 1,101 | 24.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54 | 1.18% |
| Some College | 1,229 | 26.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,040 | 3,923 | 1,440 |
| Asian | 181 | 181 | 32 |
| Black | 117 | 101 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 104 | 84 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 83 | 83 | 13 |
| Other Race | 63 | 63 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 35.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,288 | $57,327 | $44,444 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,364 | $110,694 | $79,550 |
| High School Graduate | $33,750 | $51,544 | $24,507 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $67,917 | $54,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,206 | $67,056 | $44,074 |
| Some College | $57,692 | $75,139 | $42,444 |
$54,206
Average Earnings
$67,056
Average Male
$44,074
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.02% of Hiawatha residents speak only English, while 9.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,676 | 537 | 9.46% |
| Multiple | 376 | 174 | 46.28% |
| Asian | 435 | 158 | 36.32% |
| Hispanic | 275 | 122 | 44.36% |
| Black | 277 | 64 | 23.1% |
| Other | 63 | 54 | 85.71% |
15.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.18%
Male Poverty Rate
19.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hiawatha is Other, with 85.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hiawatha is White, with 9.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 29.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.39% |
| Some College | 10.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 51.43% |
| Female Employed | 8.04% |
| Male Unemployed | 6.45% |
| Male Employed | 1.75% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,086 | $118,463 |
| Households | $67,628 | $106,271 |
| Married Families | $134,038 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,278 | $82,832 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
366
Number of Veterans
350
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 127 |
| First Gulf War | 123 |
| Second Gulf War | 68 |
| Korea | 25 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 146 |
| 65 to 74 | 117 |
| 75+ | 85 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 366 | 8.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.4%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.11%
Born in Hiawatha
94.01%
Native Born
5.99%
Foreign Born
3.43%
Non Citizen
2.56%
Naturalized
94.01% of Hiawatha residents were born in the United States, with 71.11% having been born in Iowa. 3.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,285 | 11 | 0.15% |
| 2028 | 7,274 | 11 | 0.15% |
| 2027 | 7,263 | 11 | 0.15% |
| 2026 | 7,252 | 11 | 0.15% |
| 2025 | 7,241 | 11 | 0.15% |
| 2024 | 7,230 | 11 | 0.15% |
| 2023 | 7,219 | 64 | 0.89% |
| 2022 | 7,155 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2021 | 7,156 | -30 | -0.42% |
| 2020 | 7,186 | -267 | -3.58% |
| 2019 | 7,453 | 47 | 0.63% |
| 2018 | 7,406 | 46 | 0.63% |
| 2017 | 7,360 | 72 | 0.99% |
| 2016 | 7,288 | 42 | 0.58% |
| 2015 | 7,246 | 42 | 0.58% |
| 2014 | 7,204 | 28 | 0.39% |
| 2013 | 7,176 | 30 | 0.42% |
| 2012 | 7,146 | 61 | 0.86% |
| 2011 | 7,085 | 62 | 0.88% |
| 2010 | 7,023 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,480 | 1,494 | 29.96% |
| 1990 | 4,986 | 161 | 3.34% |
| 1980 | 4,825 | -2,460 | -33.77% |