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Highest Nicaraguan population share, Iowa cities

Iowa cities ranked by the share of all residents who are Nicaraguan origin (2024 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Nicaraguan residents as a percentage of total population. This list covers the 14 cities in Iowa that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR201020202024
Highest Nicaraguan population share by state
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPNICARAGUAN SHAREVS 2010
01Sheldon, IAIA5,5750.9%–
02North Liberty, IAIA21,9760.4%–
03Hiawatha, IAIA7,4320.3%–
04Ottumwa, IAIA25,3190.2%–
05Sioux City, IAIA86,3560.2%+0.1 pts
06Storm Lake, IAIA11,5900.2%−0.1 pts
07Algona, IAIA5,3090.2%–
08Ankeny, IAIA77,8330.1%–
09Fort Dodge, IAIA24,8370.1%–
10Des Moines, IAIA212,0860.0%−0.0 pts
11Cedar Rapids, IAIA137,9350.0%+0.0 pts
12Waukee, IAIA34,8900.0%–
13West Des Moines, IAIA74,2240.0%−0.0 pts
14Waterloo, IAIA66,9190.0%–
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UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES