Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA

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2024 Population

131,049

US Senator

Chuck Grassley

Republican Party

US Senator

Joni Ernst

Republican Party

2024 Poverty Rate

14.9%

1.62% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$66,417

2.84% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$188,900

3.56% 1-year growth

About

8.76% of the households in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.4% of the residents in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA are University of Northern Iowa (2,535 degrees awarded in 2024), Hawkeye Community College (1,026 degrees), and Allen College (208 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA was $188,900, and the homeownership rate was 66.2%.

Most people in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA was N/A per household.

Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA borders Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA, Webster, Hardin, Hamilton, Butler, Wright, Grundy, Franklin & Humboldt Counties PUMA, IA, Dubuque, Buchanan, Jackson & Delaware Counties--Dubuque City PUMA, IA, and Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA.

United States Iowa

Population & Diversity

Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA is home to a population of 131k people, from which 96.4% are citizens. As of 2024, NaNk% of Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA residents were born outside of the country (8.2k people).

In 2024, there were 8.54 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (102k people) in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.24k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA are Spanish (4,049 households), Serbo-Croatian (1,873 households), and Other Languages of Asia (988 households).

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.4%

2024 Citizenship

96.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.4% of Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA

White (Non-Hispanic)
102k ± 341
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
12k ± 584
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
4.24k ± 680

5.24%

Hispanic Population

6.86k people

5.24% of the people in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA are hispanic (6.86k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Bosnia and Herzegovina
1,455 ± 931 people
Mexico
1,103 ± 812 people
Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
1,001 ± 774 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA was Bosnia and Herzegovina, the natal country of 1,455 Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA residents, followed by Mexico with 1,103 and Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) with 1,001.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,049 households (3.29%)
Serbo-Croatian
1,873 households (1.52%)
Other Languages of Asia
988 households (0.803%)

8.76% of the households in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA was Spanish. 3.29% of the households in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,252 ± 229
Gulf War (2001-)
1,154 ± 250
Gulf War (1990s)
735 ± 169

Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.95 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA.

Health

N/A% of the population of Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA has health coverage, with N/A% on employee plans, N/A% on Medicaid, N/A% on Medicare, N/A% on non-group plans, and N/A% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Iowa see 1,385 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,385 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1411 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 466 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,385 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Iowa

Primary care physicians in Iowa see an average of 1,385 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,385 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Iowa in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.1% under 18 years, 25.4% between 18 and 34 years, 33.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Economy

Males in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,783. The income inequality in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,902

Women

48.7%

32,513

Men

51.3%

The workforce of Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA in 2024 was 63,415 people, with 48.7% woman, and 51.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Iowa (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,210

Median earning men ± $1,485

$34,942

Median earning women ± $1,665

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($67,372), Manufacturing ($65,828), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,900).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($61,696), Public Administration ($59,250), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,860).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.57M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Iowa.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA. Showing the available data for Iowa.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (42.5%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.789%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Iowa for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Iowa

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa.

Chuck Grassley

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 1981

Joni Ernst

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Iowa over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA awarded 3,823 degrees. The student population of Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 5,554 male students and 9,472 female students.

The largest universities in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA by number of degrees awarded are University of Northern Iowa (2,535 and 66.3%), Hawkeye Community College (1,026 and 26.8%), and Allen College (208 and 5.44%).

The most popular majors in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA are Elementary Education & Teaching (300 and 7.85%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (296 and 7.74%), and Registered Nursing (234 and 6.12%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 92.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 31.1%. N/A

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
293 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
112 degrees awarded
Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods
110 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA was Elementary Education & Teaching with 293 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Northern Iowa
2,535 degrees awarded
Hawkeye Community College
1,026 degrees awarded
Allen College
208 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Northern Iowa with 2,535 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($22,624) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,163) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,136) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2024, NaNM% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while NaNM% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA was $188,900 in 2024, which is 0.568 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $182,400 to $188,900, a 3.56% increase. The homeownership rate in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA is 66.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA have an average commute time of 15.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of N/A per household.

Housing

Property

$188,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$4,988

$36,139

Median Property Taxes

±$1,181

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.2%

Homeownership

2024

63.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 66.2% of the housing units in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$66,417

Median Household Income

± $1,805

54.6k

Number of Households

± 1,698

In 2024, the median household income of the 54.6k households in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA grew to $66,417 from the previous year's value of $64,581.

The following chart displays the households in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.453

2024 Wage GINI in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA

0.475

2023 Wage GINI in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA

In 2024, the income inequality in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 4.57% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (78.4%)
Worked At Home (8.86%)
Carpooled (8.53%)

In 2024, 78.4% of workers in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.86%) and those who carpooled to work (8.53%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

15.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA have a shorter commute time (15.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.11% of the workforce in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA (18.8k out of 126k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.