Holy Cross, IA Demographics

A map of Holy Cross's Population by Race

Holy Cross, Iowa has an estimated population of 280, a large decrease from the 356 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.6% White, 3.2% Hispanic, 3.2% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Holy Cross, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross, that probability was 7.6% in 2020 and 12.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Holy Cross is ranked the 623rd 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). Holy Cross was ranked the 540th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Holy Cross's White Population

262 residents of Holy Cross, or 93.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Holy Cross is considerably higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Holy Cross ranks 174th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holy Cross's White population has declined by an estimated 23.4%. White residents' share of Holy Cross's population has decreased from 96.1% to 93.6%.

Holy Cross is less White than neighboring Luxemburg (99.6% White), North Buena Vista (100% White), Bankston (100% White), Cassville (96.5% White), and Rickardsville (98.7% White).

Holy Cross's Black Population

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

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

Holy Cross's Asian Population

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

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

Holy Cross is less Asian than neighboring Cassville (0.5% Asian).

Holy Cross's Hispanic Population

9 residents of Holy Cross, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Holy Cross is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Holy Cross ranks 514th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holy Cross's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Holy Cross's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.2%.

Holy Cross is more Hispanic than neighboring Luxemburg (0% Hispanic), North Buena Vista (0% Hispanic), Bankston (0% Hispanic), Cassville (2.1% Hispanic), and Rickardsville (0% Hispanic).

Holy Cross's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Holy Cross, or 3.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Holy Cross is slightly higher than in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Holy Cross 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, Holy Cross's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 9. Native American/Other residents' share of Holy Cross's population has increased from 0.0% to 3.2%.

Holy Cross is more Native American/Other than neighboring Luxemburg (0% Native American/Other), North Buena Vista (0% Native American/Other), Bankston (0% Native American/Other), Cassville (0% Native American/Other), and Rickardsville (0% Native American/Other).

Holy Cross's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Holy Cross, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Holy Cross is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Holy Cross ranks 834th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holy Cross's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Holy Cross's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Holy Cross is less Multiracial than neighboring Luxemburg (0.4% Multiracial), Cassville (0.9% Multiracial), and Rickardsville (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.