State Cancer Profiles

Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Iowa by County
Population: Black
All Ages, Both Sexes
2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Percent

Iowa

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.9 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 124,520.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 38 of 52

United States

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.2 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 40,919,547.
• Rank within US : N/A

Davis County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.0 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 0.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3021 of 3143

Dickinson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.0 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 6.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3021 of 3143

Clarke County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.1 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 5.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2904 of 3143

Delaware County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.1 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 13.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2904 of 3143

Greene County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.1 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 10.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2904 of 3143

Harrison County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.1 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 18.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2904 of 3143

Butler County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.2 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 24.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2804 of 3143

Monona County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.2 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 21.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2804 of 3143

Taylor County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.2 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 10.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2804 of 3143

Wayne County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.2 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 12.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2804 of 3143

Adams County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.3 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 11.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2683 of 3143

Clay County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.3 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 45.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2683 of 3143

Humboldt County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.3 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 32.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2683 of 3143

Ida County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.3 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 23.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2683 of 3143

Iowa County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.3 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 54.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2683 of 3143

Keokuk County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.3 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 26.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2683 of 3143

Lucas County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.3 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 25.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2683 of 3143

Mitchell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.3 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 37.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2683 of 3143

Shelby County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.3 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 37.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2683 of 3143

Benton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.4 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 107.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2572 of 3143

Cedar County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.4 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 79.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2572 of 3143

Hancock County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.4 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 48.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2572 of 3143

Lyon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.4 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 43.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2572 of 3143

Marion County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.4 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 141.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2572 of 3143

Mills County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.4 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 59.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2572 of 3143

Ringgold County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.4 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 18.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2572 of 3143

Van Buren County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.4 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 31.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2572 of 3143

Winneshiek County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.4 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 81.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2572 of 3143

Wright County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.4 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 56.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2572 of 3143

Audubon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.5 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 28.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2482 of 3143

Chickasaw County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.5 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 64.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2482 of 3143

Osceola County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.5 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 29.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2482 of 3143

Sac County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.5 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 49.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2482 of 3143

Buchanan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.6 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 124.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2378 of 3143

Fremont County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.6 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 39.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2378 of 3143

Grundy County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.6 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 71.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2378 of 3143

Guthrie County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.6 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 60.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2378 of 3143

Sioux County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.6 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 214.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2378 of 3143

Carroll County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.7 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 139.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2290 of 3143

Clayton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.7 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 112.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2290 of 3143

Franklin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.7 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 67.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2290 of 3143

Kossuth County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.7 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 104.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2290 of 3143

Warren County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.7 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 405.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2290 of 3143

Appanoose County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.8 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 100.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2184 of 3143

Fayette County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.8 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 153.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2184 of 3143

Howard County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.8 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 79.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2184 of 3143

Worth County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.8 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 59.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2184 of 3143

Cass County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.9 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 118.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2118 of 3143

Crawford County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.9 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 152.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2118 of 3143

Madison County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.9 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 149.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2118 of 3143

Hamilton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.0 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 144.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2041 of 3143

Jackson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.0 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 189.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2041 of 3143

Louisa County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.0 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 110.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2041 of 3143

Poweshiek County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.0 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 193.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2041 of 3143

Washington County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.0 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 236.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2041 of 3143

Bremer County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.1 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 289.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1980 of 3143

Hardin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.1 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 180.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1980 of 3143

Boone County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.2 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 307.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1921 of 3143

Monroe County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.2 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 90.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1921 of 3143

Tama County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.2 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 207.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1921 of 3143

Decatur County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.3 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 102.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1870 of 3143

Mahaska County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.3 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 293.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1870 of 3143

Pocahontas County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.3 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 91.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1870 of 3143

Floyd County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.4 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 211.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1835 of 3143

Adair County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.5 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 115.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1792 of 3143

Jasper County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.5 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 583.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1792 of 3143

Calhoun County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.6 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 158.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1752 of 3143

Emmet County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.6 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 152.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1752 of 3143

Palo Alto County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.6 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 145.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1752 of 3143

Union County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.6 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 196.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1752 of 3143

Cherokee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.7 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 202.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1711 of 3143

O'Brien County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.7 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 240.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1711 of 3143

Page County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.7 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 259.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1711 of 3143

Allamakee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.8 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 257.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1675 of 3143

Montgomery County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.8 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 184.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1675 of 3143

Pottawattamie County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.9 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 1,810.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1645 of 3143

Marshall County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.1 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 824.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1588 of 3143

Winnebago County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.2 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 237.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1555 of 3143

Cerro Gordo County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.3 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 987.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1524 of 3143

Muscatine County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.3 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 958.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1524 of 3143

Plymouth County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.4 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 615.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1505 of 3143

Henry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.5 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 510.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1484 of 3143

Jefferson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.5 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 399.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1484 of 3143

Jones County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.5 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 514.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1484 of 3143

Lee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.5 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 815.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1484 of 3143

Story County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.8 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 2,796.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1430 of 3143

Dallas County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.0 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 3,189.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1401 of 3143

Dubuque County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.0 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 2,932.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1401 of 3143

Wapello County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.0 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 1,068.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1401 of 3143

Clinton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 1,434.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1383 of 3143

Buena Vista County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.3 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 679.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1341 of 3143

Webster County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.3 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 1,201.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1341 of 3143

Des Moines County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.8 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 1,830.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1143 of 3143

Woodbury County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.9 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 5,255.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1120 of 3143

Linn County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.0 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 13,735.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1017 of 3143

Scott County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.2 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 12,617.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 920 of 3143

Polk County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.4 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 37,401.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 904 of 3143

Johnson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.7 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 12,059.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 886 of 3143

Black Hawk County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.3 percent.
• People (Black) : The number of people (black) is 12,135.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 801 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/22/2026 11:19 pm.

Φ Rural–urban county classifications are based on the 2023 USDA Rural–Urban Continuum Codes (except for Connecticut Counties which use 2013 codes). State-level cancer rates for rural areas are calculated using cancer cases registered exclusively in rural counties, while state-level cancer rates for urban areas are calculated using cases registered exclusively in urban counties.

Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.

For more information about Population: Black, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.