Burr Oak, IA Demographics

A map of Burr Oak's Population by Race

Burr Oak, Iowa has an estimated population of 225, a dramatic increase from the 171 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.9% White, 11.1% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Burr Oak, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Burr Oak has become considerably 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 Burr Oak, that probability was 11.2% in 2020 and 19.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burr Oak is ranked the 677th 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). Burr Oak was ranked the 731st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burr Oak's White Population

200 residents of Burr Oak, or 88.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burr Oak is higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Burr Oak ranks 371st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burr Oak's White population has grown by an estimated 24.2%. White residents' share of Burr Oak's population has decreased from 94.2% to 88.9%.

Burr Oak is more White than neighboring Ridgeway (79% White). Burr Oak is less White than neighboring Canton (94.2% White), Mabel (97.4% White), Harmony (97% White), and Decorah (89.8% White).

Burr Oak's Black Population

0 residents of Burr Oak, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burr Oak is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Burr Oak ranks 600th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burr Oak's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Burr Oak's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Burr Oak is less Black than neighboring Harmony (1% Black), and Decorah (1.1% Black).

Burr Oak's Asian Population

0 residents of Burr Oak, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burr Oak is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Burr Oak ranks 543rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burr Oak's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Burr Oak's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Burr Oak is less Asian than neighboring Decorah (1.3% Asian), and Ridgeway (0.6% Asian).

Burr Oak's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Burr Oak, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burr Oak is lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Burr Oak ranks 552nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burr Oak's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Burr Oak's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.0%.

Burr Oak is less Hispanic than neighboring Canton (3% Hispanic), Mabel (1.6% Hispanic), Decorah (3.8% Hispanic), and Ridgeway (19% Hispanic).

Burr Oak's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Burr Oak, 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 Burr Oak is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Burr Oak ranks 46th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burr Oak's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burr Oak's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.0%.

Burr Oak is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mabel (0.3% Native American/Other), Harmony (0.1% Native American/Other), and Decorah (0.4% Native American/Other).

Burr Oak's Multiracial Population

25 residents of Burr Oak, or 11.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burr Oak is higher than in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Burr Oak ranks 874th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burr Oak's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1150.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Burr Oak's population has increased from 1.2% to 11.1%.

Burr Oak is more Multiracial than neighboring Canton (2.8% Multiracial), Mabel (0.7% Multiracial), Harmony (2% Multiracial), Decorah (3.6% Multiracial), and Ridgeway (1.3% 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.