Larchwood, IA Demographics

A map of Larchwood's Population by Race

Larchwood, Iowa has an estimated population of 1,136, a large increase from the 926 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.3% White, 5.5% Hispanic, 2.7% Multiracial, 0.9% Asian, 0.4% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Larchwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Larchwood 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 Larchwood, that probability was 10.2% in 2020 and 18.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Larchwood is ranked the 263rd 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). Larchwood was ranked the 302nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Larchwood's White Population

1,026 residents of Larchwood, or 90.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Larchwood is higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Larchwood ranks 324th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Larchwood's White population has grown by an estimated 17.0%. White residents' share of Larchwood's population has decreased from 94.7% to 90.3%.

Larchwood is more White than neighboring Lester (85.3% White), and Hills (88.8% White). Larchwood is less White than neighboring Valley Springs (94.9% White), Rowena (100% White), and Inwood (90.4% White).

Larchwood's Black Population

5 residents of Larchwood, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Larchwood is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Larchwood ranks 412th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Larchwood's Black population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Black residents' share of Larchwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Larchwood is more Black than neighboring Lester (0% Black), Hills (0% Black), and Rowena (0% Black). Larchwood is less Black than neighboring Valley Springs (0.6% Black), and Inwood (0.6% Black).

Larchwood's Asian Population

10 residents of Larchwood, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Larchwood is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Larchwood ranks 387th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Larchwood's Asian population has grown by an estimated 233.3%. Asian residents' share of Larchwood's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.9%.

Larchwood is more Asian than neighboring Hills (0% Asian), Valley Springs (0.2% Asian), Rowena (0% Asian), and Inwood (0% Asian). Larchwood is less Asian than neighboring Lester (1.2% Asian).

Larchwood's Hispanic Population

63 residents of Larchwood, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Larchwood is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Larchwood ranks 544th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Larchwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 186.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Larchwood's population has increased from 2.4% to 5.5%.

Larchwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Valley Springs (0.4% Hispanic), Rowena (0% Hispanic), and Inwood (4.2% Hispanic). Larchwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Lester (12.1% Hispanic), and Hills (6% Hispanic).

Larchwood's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Larchwood, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Larchwood is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Larchwood ranks 389th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Larchwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Larchwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Larchwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lester (0% Native American/Other), Rowena (0% Native American/Other), and Inwood (0% Native American/Other). Larchwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hills (0.3% Native American/Other), and Valley Springs (0.9% Native American/Other).

Larchwood's Multiracial Population

31 residents of Larchwood, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Larchwood is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Larchwood ranks 765th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Larchwood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 93.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Larchwood's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.7%.

Larchwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Lester (1.5% Multiracial), and Rowena (0% Multiracial). Larchwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Hills (4.9% Multiracial), Valley Springs (3% Multiracial), and Inwood (4.8% 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.