Demographics & People — Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 136,859 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~138,200 |
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| Median Age | 37.3 |
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| Total Households | 58,870 |
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| Family Households | 33,301 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.27 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2979 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 109,101 |
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| Black or African American | 11,679 |
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| Asian | 3,493 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 7,012 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 38,717 |
| German | 37,761 |
| Other groups | 22,494 |
| Irish | 17,566 |
| English | 12,759 |
| Czech | 6,130 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 5,871 |
| Norwegian | 5,135 |
| American | 4,233 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3,943 |
Language
| English Only | 117,091 |
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| Spanish | 4,002 |
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| Population 5+ | 129,004 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 8,197 |
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| Population 18+ | 107,452 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
