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Highest Nicaraguan population share, Iowa cities

Iowa cities ranked by the share of all residents who are Nicaraguan origin (2023 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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YEAR2010 2020 2024

Highest Nicaraguan population share by state

RANKPLACESTATEPOPNICARAGUAN SHAREVS 2000

01Sheldon, IAIA5,5750.9%–

02North Liberty, IAIA21,9760.4%–

03Hiawatha, IAIA7,4320.3%–

04Ottumwa, IAIA25,3190.2%–

05Sioux City, IAIA86,3560.2%–

06Storm Lake, IAIA11,5900.2%–

07Algona, IAIA5,3090.2%–

08Ankeny, IAIA77,8330.1%–

09Fort Dodge, IAIA24,8370.1%–

10Des Moines, IAIA212,0860.0%–

11Cedar Rapids, IAIA137,9350.0%–

12Waukee, IAIA34,8900.0%–

13West Des Moines, IAIA74,2240.0%–

14Waterloo, IAIA66,9190.0%–

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UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES