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Highest Nicaraguan population share, Iowa cities · 2020

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 17 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

01Sergeant Bluff, IAIA5,3241.2%–

02Waukee, IAIA34,8900.8%–

03North Liberty, IAIA21,9760.4%–

04Storm Lake, IAIA11,5900.3%–

05Ottumwa, IAIA25,3190.2%–

06Sioux City, IAIA86,3560.2%–

07Keokuk, IAIA9,5100.1%–

08Mason City, IAIA26,8530.1%–

09West Des Moines, IAIA74,2240.1%–

10Indianola, IAIA16,8290.1%–

11Urbandale, IAIA48,5700.0%–

12Iowa City, IAIA76,2290.0%–

13Ankeny, IAIA77,8330.0%–

14Cedar Falls, IAIA41,2400.0%–

15Des Moines, IAIA212,0860.0%–

16Marshalltown, IAIA27,5360.0%–

17Cedar Rapids, IAIA137,9350.0%–

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