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Highest South American population share, Iowa cities

Iowa cities ranked by the share of all residents who are South American origin (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: South American residents as a percentage of total population. This list covers the 49 cities in Iowa that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPSOUTH AMERICAN SHAREVS 2000

01Clive, IAIA19,8612.7%–

02Windsor Heights, IAIA5,0592.3%–

03North Liberty, IAIA21,9761.7%–

04Keokuk, IAIA9,5101.6%–

05Osceola, IAIA5,6791.4%–

06Perry, IAIA8,2081.3%–

07Fairfield, IAIA9,2201.2%–

08Sheldon, IAIA5,5751.2%–

09Waukee, IAIA34,8901.2%–

10Algona, IAIA5,3091.0%–

11Iowa City, IAIA76,2290.9%–

12West Des Moines, IAIA74,2240.8%–

13Waverly, IAIA10,5610.6%–

14Johnston, IAIA25,0650.4%–

15Mason City, IAIA26,8530.4%–

16Ames, IAIA68,2200.4%–

17Independence, IAIA6,3120.4%–

18Bettendorf, IAIA40,7100.3%–

19Atlantic, IAIA6,6760.3%–

20Ankeny, IAIA77,8330.3%–

21Muscatine, IAIA23,1640.3%–

22Grimes, IAIA17,4050.3%–

23Des Moines, IAIA212,0860.3%–

24Decorah, IAIA7,4170.3%–

25Cedar Falls, IAIA41,2400.3%–

26Marshalltown, IAIA27,5360.3%–

27Carroll, IAIA10,0850.2%–

28Webster City, IAIA7,8150.2%–

29Dubuque, IAIA59,1480.2%–

30Sioux City, IAIA86,3560.2%–

31Coralville, IAIA23,9600.2%–

32Estherville, IAIA5,8070.2%–

33Indianola, IAIA16,8290.1%–

34Mount Pleasant, IAIA8,5000.1%–

35Cedar Rapids, IAIA137,9350.1%–

36Waterloo, IAIA66,9190.1%–

37Urbandale, IAIA48,5700.1%–

38Davenport, IAIA100,3580.1%–

39Fort Dodge, IAIA24,8370.1%–

40Clinton, IAIA24,0490.1%–

41Asbury, IAIA6,0350.1%–

42Boone, IAIA12,4710.1%–

43Red Oak, IAIA5,3880.0%–

44Ottumwa, IAIA25,3190.0%–

45Burlington, IAIA23,3360.0%–

46Norwalk, IAIA15,0040.0%–

47Spencer, IAIA11,2180.0%–

48Bondurant, IAIA9,6470.0%–

49Pleasant Hill, IAIA11,2390.0%–

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