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.

Hiawatha, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,206

Median Agei

32.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

71.2%5,131

Hispanic/Latino

9.7%701

Asian

7.6%547

Black

6.8%487

Two or More

4.3%309

Other

0.4%31

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%153

High School Diploma

20.1%922

Some College (<1 yr)

11.2%513

Some College (1+ yr)

15.2%696

Associate's Degree

12.5%572

Bachelor's Degree

20.7%952

Master's Degree

10.8%498

Professional Degree

0.4%20

Doctorate

0.3%15

HS or Higher

94.6%

BA or Higher

32.4%

Graduate+

11.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$216,900

Median Renti

$855

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.8%1,961

Renter-Occupied

33.2%975

Total Units

3,183

Homeownership

66.8%

Vacancy Rate

7.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

17.5%343

$50K–$100K

4.8%95

$100K–$150K

10.7%210

$150K–$200K

13.4%263

$200K–$300K

19.6%384

$300K–$500K

22.9%449

$500K–$1M

11.1%217

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

228

$750–$1,000

490

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

4.7%150

2010–2019

9.7%308

2000–2009

17.9%569

1990–1999

21.9%697

1980–1989

8.8%281

1970–1979

14.9%473

1960–1969

7.3%233

1950–1959

8.1%257

1940–1949

1.1%36

1939 or earlier

5.6%179

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.9%2,169

Electricity

19.7%577

Bottled/LP Gas

3.2%95

No Fuel

2.9%86

Other

0.3%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$66,270

Mean Household Incomei

$110,021

Per Capita Incomei

$45,211

Poverty Ratei

13.5%

Unemploymenti

3.9%

Labor Forcei

3,582

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.2%183

$10K–$15K

0.2%7

$15K–$20K

0.5%16

$20K–$25K

4.4%130

$25K–$30K

5.4%158

$30K–$35K

1.4%40

$35K–$40K

6%177

$40K–$45K

2.5%72

$45K–$50K

6.8%200

$50K–$60K

8.5%250

$60K–$75K

14.1%413

$75K–$100K

7.2%211

$100K–$125K

7.5%219

$125K–$150K

7.6%224

$150K–$200K

10.6%312

$200K+

11%324

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$402/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

10 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers33 homes72% occupied$402/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $66,270/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

88%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

12%

Who Receives This Housing

64% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

40% of subsidized households are minority

65% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

48% 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

6108.5%

By Region

Top Countries

India

168

Mexico

116

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,432

Avg. Commutei

15.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,428

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

294(5.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.9%Insured

6.1%Uninsured