Badger, IA Demographics

A map of Badger's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	386	471	89.1%	90.2%
Hispanic	23	22	5.3%	4.2%
Multiracial	11	24	2.5%	4.6%
Asian	9	4	2.1%	0.8%
Black	3	0	0.7%	0.0%
Native American/Other	1	1	0.2%	0.2%

Badger, Iowa has an estimated population of 433, a large decrease from the 522 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.1% White, 5.3% Hispanic, 2.5% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, 0.7% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Badger, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Badger has become more 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 Badger, that probability was 18.2% in 2020 and 20.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Badger is ranked the 505th 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). Badger was ranked the 439th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Badger's White Population

386 residents of Badger, or 89.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Badger is higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Badger ranks 731st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Badger's White population has declined by an estimated 18.0%. White residents' share of Badger's population has decreased from 90.2% to 89.1%.

Badger is more White than neighboring Fort Dodge (79.6% White), Thor (62.6% White), and Dakota City (87.8% White). Badger is less White than neighboring Vincent (95.7% White), and Humboldt (90% White).

Badger's Black Population

3 residents of Badger, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Badger is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Badger ranks 600th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Badger's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 3. Black residents' share of Badger's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.7%.

Badger is more Black than neighboring Thor (0% Black), Vincent (0% Black), and Humboldt (0.3% Black). Badger is less Black than neighboring Fort Dodge (4.6% Black).

Badger's Asian Population

9 residents of Badger, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Badger is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Badger ranks 189th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Badger's Asian population has grown by an estimated 125.0%. Asian residents' share of Badger's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.1%.

Badger is more Asian than neighboring Fort Dodge (1.5% Asian), Thor (0% Asian), Dakota City (0% Asian), Vincent (0% Asian), and Humboldt (1.8% Asian).

Badger's Hispanic Population

23 residents of Badger, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Badger is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Badger ranks 275th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Badger's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Badger's population has increased from 4.2% to 5.3%.

Badger is more Hispanic than neighboring Dakota City (1.2% Hispanic), and Vincent (1.9% Hispanic). Badger is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Dodge (8.9% Hispanic), Thor (30.7% Hispanic), and Humboldt (6.7% Hispanic).

Badger's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Badger, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Badger is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Badger ranks 574th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Badger's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Badger's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Badger is more Native American/Other than neighboring Vincent (0% Native American/Other), and Humboldt (0.1% Native American/Other). Badger is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Dodge (0.5% Native American/Other), Thor (0.4% Native American/Other), and Dakota City (10% Native American/Other).

Badger's Multiracial Population

11 residents of Badger, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Badger is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Badger ranks 151st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Badger's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 54.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Badger's population has decreased from 4.6% to 2.5%.

Badger is more Multiracial than neighboring Dakota City (0.4% Multiracial), and Humboldt (1% Multiracial). Badger is less Multiracial than neighboring Fort Dodge (4.9% Multiracial), and Thor (6.2% 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.