Keosauqua, IA Demographics

A map of Keosauqua's Population by Race

Keosauqua, Iowa has an estimated population of 914, a slight decrease from the 936 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.3% White, 3.9% Multiracial, 0.8% Black, 0.8% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Keosauqua, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Keosauqua has become slightly 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 Keosauqua, that probability was 11.5% in 2020 and 10.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Keosauqua is ranked the 312th 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). Keosauqua was ranked the 298th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Keosauqua's White Population

862 residents of Keosauqua, or 94.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Keosauqua is considerably higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Keosauqua ranks 393rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keosauqua's White population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of Keosauqua's population has remained roughly unchanged at 94.3%.

Keosauqua is more White than neighboring Cantril (80% White), and Birmingham (86.1% White). Keosauqua is less White than neighboring Mount Sterling (100% White), Leando (100% White), and Douds (96.7% White).

Keosauqua's Black Population

7 residents of Keosauqua, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Keosauqua is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Keosauqua ranks 536th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keosauqua's Black population has grown by an estimated 250.0%. Black residents' share of Keosauqua's population has increased from 0.2% to 0.8%.

Keosauqua is more Black than neighboring Mount Sterling (0% Black), Cantril (0% Black), Leando (0% Black), and Douds (0% Black). Keosauqua is less Black than neighboring Birmingham (1.1% Black).

Keosauqua's Asian Population

0 residents of Keosauqua, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Keosauqua is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Keosauqua ranks 166th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keosauqua's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Keosauqua's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Keosauqua is less Asian than neighboring Cantril (0.3% Asian).

Keosauqua's Hispanic Population

7 residents of Keosauqua, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Keosauqua is lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Keosauqua ranks 569th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keosauqua's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Keosauqua's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.8%.

Keosauqua is more Hispanic than neighboring Mount Sterling (0% Hispanic), Leando (0% Hispanic), and Douds (0% Hispanic). Keosauqua is less Hispanic than neighboring Cantril (14.3% Hispanic), and Birmingham (8.4% Hispanic).

Keosauqua's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Keosauqua, 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 Keosauqua is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Keosauqua ranks 622nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keosauqua's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Keosauqua's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Keosauqua is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mount Sterling (0% Native American/Other), Cantril (0% Native American/Other), and Leando (0% Native American/Other). Keosauqua is less Native American/Other than neighboring Birmingham (0.9% Native American/Other), and Douds (3.3% Native American/Other).

Keosauqua's Multiracial Population

36 residents of Keosauqua, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Keosauqua is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Keosauqua ranks 547th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keosauqua's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Keosauqua's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.9%.

Keosauqua is more Multiracial than neighboring Mount Sterling (0% Multiracial), Birmingham (3.5% Multiracial), Leando (0% Multiracial), and Douds (0% Multiracial). Keosauqua is less Multiracial than neighboring Cantril (5.4% 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.