Alvord, IA Demographics

A map of Alvord's Population by Race

Alvord, Iowa has an estimated population of 173, a large decrease from the 206 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.2% White, 2.3% Asian, 2.3% Multiracial, 1.2% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Alvord, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Alvord has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Alvord, that probability was 22.0% in 2020 and 11.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Alvord is ranked the 730th most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Alvord was ranked the 675th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Alvord's White Population

163 residents of Alvord, or 94.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Alvord is considerably higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Alvord ranks 836th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alvord's White population has declined by an estimated 9.9%. White residents' share of Alvord's population has increased from 87.9% to 94.2%.

Alvord is more White than neighboring Lester (85.3% White), Inwood (90.4% White), Rock Valley (60.9% White), and Rock Rapids (87.7% White). Alvord is less White than neighboring Doon (99.4% White).

Alvord's Black Population

2 residents of Alvord, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Alvord is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Alvord ranks 215th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alvord's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Alvord's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Alvord is more Black than neighboring Doon (0% Black), Lester (0% Black), Inwood (0.6% Black), Rock Valley (0% Black), and Rock Rapids (0.5% Black).

Alvord's Asian Population

4 residents of Alvord, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Alvord is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Alvord ranks 149th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alvord's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Alvord's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.3%.

Alvord is more Asian than neighboring Doon (0% Asian), Lester (1.2% Asian), Inwood (0% Asian), Rock Valley (0.5% Asian), and Rock Rapids (0.3% Asian).

Alvord's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Alvord, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Alvord is lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Alvord ranks 100th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alvord's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Alvord's population has decreased from 8.7% to 0.0%.

Alvord is less Hispanic than neighboring Doon (0.2% Hispanic), Lester (12.1% Hispanic), Inwood (4.2% Hispanic), Rock Valley (38.1% Hispanic), and Rock Rapids (8.4% Hispanic).

Alvord's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Alvord, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Alvord is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Alvord ranks 637th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alvord's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Alvord's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Alvord is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rock Rapids (0.6% Native American/Other).

Alvord's Multiracial Population

4 residents of Alvord, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Alvord is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Alvord ranks 826th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alvord's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Alvord's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.3%.

Alvord is more Multiracial than neighboring Doon (0.4% Multiracial), Lester (1.5% Multiracial), and Rock Valley (0.4% Multiracial). Alvord is less Multiracial than neighboring Inwood (4.8% Multiracial), and Rock Rapids (2.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.