Black Hawk County, IA

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Cities in Black Hawk County

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Black Hawk, IA

Orange / Paradise Estates

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Black Hawk

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

30.3%

Households with Children

25.5%

School Enrollment K-12

14,423

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.1%
School Age (5-17): 15.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 27.1%
Working Age (35-54): 22.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.2%
Seniors (65+): 17.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.1%
High School / GED: 30.4%
Some College or Associate's: 32.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 30.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 16.2%
Single Parents: 9.3%
Couples & Adults: 32.0%
Living Alone: 42.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 78.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
Asian: 2.7%
Black or African American: 9.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 58.5%
Puerto Rican: 7.0%
Cuban: 3.2%
Dominican: 1.6%
Central American: 22.2%
South American: 3.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 56.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 49.9%
Sub-Saharan African: 9.4%
Caribbean: 3.3%
Other Black: 37.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 73.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 18.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 91.2%
Spanish: 3.3%
European & Indo-European: 2.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.1%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.7%
Elementary (1-4): 5.2%
Middle School (5-8): 4.8%
High School (9-12): 4.9%
College / Graduate: 9.7%
Not Enrolled: 72.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources