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Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Iowa by County
Population: Foreign born
All Ages, All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Value

United States

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 13.9 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 46,108,901.
Rank within US : N/A

Iowa

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.7 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 182,594.
Rank within US : This state is ranked 34 of 51

Buena Vista County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.6 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 4,463.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 98 of 3142

Crawford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.9 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 2,597.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 170 of 3142

Marshall County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.0 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 5,586.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 204 of 3142

Jefferson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 11.8 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 1,850.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 284 of 3142

Johnson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 10.2 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 15,875.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 358 of 3142

Dallas County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 10.0 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 10,394.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 372 of 3142

Polk County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 10.0 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 49,496.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 372 of 3142

Woodbury County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.9 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 10,510.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 377 of 3142

Wapello County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.2 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 3,239.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 433 of 3142

Story County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 8.3 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 8,181.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 515 of 3142

Louisa County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 8.1 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 866.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 532 of 3142

Muscatine County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 7.6 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 3,258.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 582 of 3142

Sioux County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 7.6 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 2,721.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 582 of 3142

Franklin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 7.0 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 702.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 636 of 3142

Allamakee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.7 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 937.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 668 of 3142

Hamilton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.7 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 1,001.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 668 of 3142

Black Hawk County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.4 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 8,347.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 711 of 3142

Wright County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.2 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 790.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 739 of 3142

Clarke County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.1 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 593.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 757 of 3142

Osceola County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.4 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 331.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 879 of 3142

Linn County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.3 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 12,094.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 899 of 3142

Tama County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.0 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 852.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 958 of 3142

Scott County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.4 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 7,729.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1072 of 3142

Emmet County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.2 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 392.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1115 of 3142

O'Brien County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.2 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 586.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1115 of 3142

Plymouth County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.2 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 1,091.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1115 of 3142

Humboldt County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.0 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 386.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1166 of 3142

Pottawattamie County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.8 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 3,590.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1222 of 3142

Washington County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.7 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 824.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1247 of 3142

Cherokee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.6 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 414.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1284 of 3142

Taylor County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.5 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 204.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1311 of 3142

Poweshiek County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.4 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 632.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1340 of 3142

Dubuque County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.3 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 3,228.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1371 of 3142

Kossuth County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.3 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 480.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1371 of 3142

Webster County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.3 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 1,212.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1371 of 3142

Winnebago County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 341.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1411 of 3142

Floyd County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 486.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1451 of 3142

Hardin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 511.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1451 of 3142

Sac County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 303.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1451 of 3142

Pocahontas County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.9 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 203.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1533 of 3142

Des Moines County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.6 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 1,006.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1644 of 3142

Hancock County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.4 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 255.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1727 of 3142

Henry County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.4 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 477.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1727 of 3142

Jasper County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.3 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 889.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1783 of 3142

Winneshiek County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.3 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 468.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1783 of 3142

Lucas County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.2 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 190.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1834 of 3142

Palo Alto County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.2 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 199.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1834 of 3142

Butler County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.1 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 307.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1890 of 3142

Cerro Gordo County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.1 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 913.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1890 of 3142

Chickasaw County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.1 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 246.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1890 of 3142

Clayton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.1 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 351.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1890 of 3142

Mahaska County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.1 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 461.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1890 of 3142

Marion County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.0 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 679.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1950 of 3142

Clinton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.9 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 880.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2005 of 3142

Decatur County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.9 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 146.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2005 of 3142

Greene County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.9 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 162.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2005 of 3142

Guthrie County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.9 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 199.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2005 of 3142

Ida County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.9 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 135.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2005 of 3142

Carroll County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.8 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 363.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2056 of 3142

Dickinson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.8 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 313.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2056 of 3142

Lyon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.7 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 204.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2118 of 3142

Mitchell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.7 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 177.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2118 of 3142

Page County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.7 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 264.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2118 of 3142

Adair County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.6 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 120.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2181 of 3142

Bremer County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.6 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 401.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2181 of 3142

Buchanan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.6 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 332.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2181 of 3142

Fayette County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.6 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 312.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2181 of 3142

Monroe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.6 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 124.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2181 of 3142

Warren County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.6 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 841.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2181 of 3142

Fremont County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.4 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 93.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2318 of 3142

Madison County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.4 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 228.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2318 of 3142

Montgomery County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.4 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 146.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2318 of 3142

Cedar County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.3 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 236.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2392 of 3142

Davis County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.3 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 121.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2392 of 3142

Grundy County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.3 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 157.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2392 of 3142

Mills County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.3 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 192.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2392 of 3142

Appanoose County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.2 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 150.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2464 of 3142

Howard County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.2 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 116.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2464 of 3142

Shelby County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.2 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 146.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2464 of 3142

Wayne County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.2 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 78.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2464 of 3142

Lee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.1 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 367.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2559 of 3142

Boone County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.0 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 275.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2629 of 3142

Clay County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.0 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 169.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2629 of 3142

Jones County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.0 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 204.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2629 of 3142

Union County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.0 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 117.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2629 of 3142

Audubon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.9 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 48.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2701 of 3142

Iowa County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.9 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 153.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2701 of 3142

Van Buren County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.9 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 67.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2701 of 3142

Benton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.8 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 205.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2778 of 3142

Jackson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.8 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 153.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2778 of 3142

Keokuk County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.8 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 83.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2778 of 3142

Calhoun County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.7 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 71.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2848 of 3142

Harrison County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.7 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 102.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2848 of 3142

Ringgold County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.7 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 33.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2848 of 3142

Worth County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.6 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 47.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2902 of 3142

Cass County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.4 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 49.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3010 of 3142

Monona County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.4 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 32.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3010 of 3142

Adams County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.2 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 9.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3087 of 3142

Delaware County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.2 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 38.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3087 of 3142

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 06/30/2025 9:55 pm.

Φ Rural-Urban Continuum Codes provided by the USDA.

Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.
For more information about Population: Foreign born, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.

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