Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Cedar Rapids, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

137,264

Median Agei

37.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.5%106,383

Black

8.5%11,682

Two or More

5.6%7,621

Hispanic/Latino

5.2%7,112

Asian

2.6%3,581

Other

0.6%763

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%109

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.4%4,086

High School Diploma

22.7%21,255

Some College (<1 yr)

8.1%7,604

Some College (1+ yr)

14%13,133

Associate's Degree

12%11,266

Bachelor's Degree

22.3%20,875

Master's Degree

8.1%7,553

Professional Degree

2.1%1,959

Doctorate

0.7%661

HS or Higher

94.3%

BA or Higher

33.1%

Graduate+

10.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$187,100

Median Renti

$967

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.5%40,659

Renter-Occupied

31.5%18,692

Total Units

64,423

Homeownership

68.5%

Vacancy Rate

7.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.9%2,000

$50K–$100K

5.7%2,300

$100K–$150K

18.7%7,622

$150K–$200K

26.5%10,759

$200K–$300K

25.6%10,423

$300K–$500K

15.5%6,316

$500K–$1M

2.5%1,030

$1M+

0.5%209

Rent Distribution

Under $500

1,177

$500–$750

3,247

$750–$1,000

5,132

$1,000–$1,250

3,815

$1,250–$1,500

2,501

$1,500–$2,000

1,368

$2,000+

894

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%783

2010–2019

9%5,812

2000–2009

11.8%7,593

1990–1999

10.8%6,983

1980–1989

7.9%5,102

1970–1979

14.8%9,535

1960–1969

14.1%9,081

1950–1959

11.9%7,647

1940–1949

4.2%2,689

1939 or earlier

14.3%9,198

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.9%45,621

Electricity

20.1%11,922

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%1,144

No Fuel

0.6%332

Other

0.3%173

Solar

0.1%67

Wood

0.1%42

Fuel Oil

0.1%38

Coal

0%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,424

Mean Household Incomei

$93,772

Per Capita Incomei

$41,256

Poverty Ratei

10.6%

Unemploymenti

3.6%

Labor Forcei

76,886

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.2%2,469

$10K–$15K

2.8%1,637

$15K–$20K

2.9%1,695

$20K–$25K

3.7%2,199

$25K–$30K

4.4%2,586

$30K–$35K

3.6%2,150

$35K–$40K

4.8%2,830

$40K–$45K

3.9%2,321

$45K–$50K

4.7%2,813

$50K–$60K

7.3%4,334

$60K–$75K

11.4%6,761

$75K–$100K

14.7%8,718

$100K–$125K

10.5%6,260

$125K–$150K

5.8%3,439

$150K–$200K

7.8%4,633

$200K+

7.6%4,506

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

2,056

Residentsi

3,100

Avg. Tenant Renti

$374/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

23 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1,070 homes72% occupied$407/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8911 homes86% occupied$332/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC53 homes98% occupied$406/mo rent

811/PRAC18 homes99% occupied$388/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $70,424/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

85.6%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

12.9%

Low income$35K–$56K/yr

1.5%

Who Receives This Housing

70.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

43.3% of subsidized households are minority

33.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

36.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

9,9807.3%

By Region

Top Countries

India

1,169

Mexico

1,039

China

278

Guatemala

210

Philippines

157

United Kingdom

109

Germany

106

Korea

100

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

72,682

Avg. Commutei

18.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

74,082

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

8,304(7.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.2%Insured

4.8%Uninsured