Black Hawk County, Iowa

Total Population: 130,693

County Seat: Waterloo

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Median Home Value

$182,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$64,581

Across all households

Median Age

35.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

30.1%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)78.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)9.5%
Hispanic or Latino5.0%
Two or More Races3.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

21.9%

65 Years and Over

17.5%

Male

49.2%

Female

50.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.5%

No Health Insurance

4.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

30.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

11.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$64,581

Mean Household Income

$89,098

Per Capita Income

$37,409

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

82.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

11.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$182,400

Median Rent

$962/mo

Total Housing Units

58,748

Owner-Occupied

65.3%

Renter-Occupied

34.7%

Vacancy Rate

8.5%

Married Couple Households

43.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

9.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.2%

Average Household Size

2.34

Broadband Internet Access

88.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 19013.