Black Hawk County Summary

Life in Black Hawk County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Black Hawk County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Black Hawk County:

  • The population in Black Hawk County is 131,041.

  • The median home value in Black Hawk County is $172,816.

  • The median income in Black Hawk County is $62,329.

  • The median rent in Black Hawk County is $932.

  • The unemployment rate in Black Hawk County is 5.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Black Hawk County is 15.7%.

  • The average high in Black Hawk County is 67.2° and there are 85.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Black Hawk County

List Of Cities & Towns in Black Hawk County

Waterloo, IA Population 67,256

Cedar Falls, IA Population 40,686

Evansdale, IA Population 4,561

Hudson, IA Population 2,557

Jesup, IA Population 2,502

La Porte City, IA Population 2,347

Janesville, IA Population 1,063

Elk Run Heights, IA Population 886

Dunkerton, IA Population 860

Raymond, IA Population 810

Gilbertville, IA Population 770

Washburn, IA Population 594

Map Of Black Hawk County

Black Hawk County, IA Weather

  • The average high in Black Hawk County is 67.2°.

  • There are 72.99 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 85.9 inches of rain each year with 11.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:54 hours of sun each day in Black Hawk County.

StatBlack Hawk County
Mean High67.2
Nice Days72.99
Rainfall85.9
Snowfall11.0
Sunny_hours4:54
67.2°
Average High
85.9
Inches of Rain

Black Hawk County Photos

Downtown Cedar Falls Ia Pic
Source: Wikipedia User RifeIdeas | CC BY-SA 3.0
Uni Lang Hall
Source: Wikipedia User Madmaxmarchhare at Englis | GFDL
Laportecityia Citystation
Source: Wikipedia User User:Magicpiano | GFDL
Waterlooaisandbagsjunefemabig
Source: Public Domain
Grout Museum District Sign Waterloo Ia Pic
Source: Wikipedia User RifeIdeas | CC BY-SA 3.0
Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum Watrtloo Ia Pic
Source: Wikipedia User RifeIdeas | CC BY-SA 3.0

Black Hawk County Demographics

Population over time in Black Hawk County

The current population in Black Hawk County is 131,041. The population has decreased -0.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 131,396 -0.3%
2021 131,813 -0.4%
2020 132,393 -

Gender in Black Hawk County

  • Black Hawk County is 50.7% female with 66,409 female residents.

  • Black Hawk County is 49.3% male with 64,632 male residents.

Female
50.7% (66,409)
Male
49.3% (64,632)
Gender Black Hawk County IA USA
Female 50.7% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 49.3% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Black Hawk County

Black Hawk County is:

  • 79.4% White with 104,065 White residents.

  • 9.6% African American with 12,602 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 138 American Indian residents.

  • 2.6% Asian with 3,402 Asian residents.

  • 0.4% Hawaiian with 588 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 165 Other residents.

  • 2.9% Two Or More with 3,864 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.7% Hispanic with 6,217 Hispanic residents.

White
79.4% (104,065)
African American
9.6% (12,602)
American Indian
0.1% (138)
Asian
2.6% (3,402)
Hawaiian
0.4% (588)
Other
0.1% (165)
Two Or More
2.9% (3,864)
Hispanic
4.7% (6,217)

Table: Black Hawk County By Race

Race Black Hawk County IA USA
White 79.4% 83.8% 58.9%
African American 9.6% 3.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 2.6% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.4% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.9% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 4.7% 6.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Black Hawk County, Iowa

  • 5.1% of households in Black Hawk County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.9% of households in Black Hawk County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.3% of households in Black Hawk County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.0% of households in Black Hawk County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Black Hawk County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.3% of households in Black Hawk County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Black Hawk County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.8% of households in Black Hawk County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.9% of households in Black Hawk County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.3% of households in Black Hawk County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.1% (6,662)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.9% (6,365)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.3% (10,919)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.0% (11,737)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.8% (16,794)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.3% (24,040)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.6% (17,767)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.8% (20,691)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.9% (7,741)
$200,000 or more
6.3% (8,320)
Income Black Hawk County IA USA
Less than $10,000 5.1% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.9% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.3% 7.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.0% 7.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.8% 11.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.3% 17.9% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.6% 14.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.8% 18.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.9% 7.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 6.3% 7.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Black Hawk County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Black Hawk County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Black Hawk County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 30.0% of adults in Black Hawk County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Black Hawk County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Black Hawk County completed associate's degree.

  • 19.0% of adults in Black Hawk County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Black Hawk County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Black Hawk County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Black Hawk County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (2,620)
9-12th Grade
5% (6,552)
High School / GED
30% (39,312)
Some College
21% (27,518)
Associate's Degree
12% (15,724)
Bachelor's Degree
19% (24,897)
Master's Degree
7% (9,172)
Professional Degree
2% (2,620)
Doctorate Degree
2% (2,620)
Education Black Hawk County IA USA
< 9th Grade 2% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 4% 6%
High School / GED 30% 31% 26%
Some College 21% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 19% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 2%

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