Montezuma, IA Demographics

A map of Montezuma's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,249	1,371	88.6%	95.1%
Multiracial	79	36	5.6%	2.5%
Hispanic	59	29	4.2%	2.0%
Black	13	0	0.9%	0.0%
Native American/Other	10	5	0.7%	0.3%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.1%

Montezuma, Iowa has an estimated population of 1,410, a slight decrease from the 1,442 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.6% White, 5.6% Multiracial, 4.2% Hispanic, 0.9% Black, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Montezuma, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Montezuma 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 Montezuma, that probability was 9.5% in 2020 and 21.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Montezuma is ranked the 225th 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). Montezuma was ranked the 217th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Montezuma's White Population

1,249 residents of Montezuma, or 88.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Montezuma is higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Montezuma ranks 290th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montezuma's White population has declined by an estimated 8.9%. White residents' share of Montezuma's population has decreased from 95.1% to 88.6%.

Montezuma is less White than neighboring Barnes City (94% White), Malcom (93.7% White), Deep River (98.2% White), New Sharon (95.1% White), and Brooklyn (97.9% White).

Montezuma's Black Population

13 residents of Montezuma, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Montezuma is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Montezuma ranks 600th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montezuma's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 13. Black residents' share of Montezuma's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.9%.

Montezuma is more Black than neighboring Barnes City (0% Black), Malcom (0% Black), Deep River (0% Black), New Sharon (0% Black), and Brooklyn (0.5% Black).

Montezuma's Asian Population

0 residents of Montezuma, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Montezuma is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Montezuma ranks 538th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montezuma's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Montezuma's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Montezuma is less Asian than neighboring Deep River (0.3% Asian).

Montezuma's Hispanic Population

59 residents of Montezuma, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Montezuma is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Montezuma ranks 613th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montezuma's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 103.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Montezuma's population has increased from 2.0% to 4.2%.

Montezuma is more Hispanic than neighboring Barnes City (2.6% Hispanic), Malcom (0% Hispanic), Deep River (0% Hispanic), New Sharon (0% Hispanic), and Brooklyn (1.6% Hispanic).

Montezuma's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Montezuma, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Montezuma is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Montezuma ranks 454th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montezuma's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Montezuma's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Montezuma is more Native American/Other than neighboring Barnes City (0% Native American/Other), Deep River (0% Native American/Other), New Sharon (0% Native American/Other), and Brooklyn (0% Native American/Other). Montezuma is less Native American/Other than neighboring Malcom (1.8% Native American/Other).

Montezuma's Multiracial Population

79 residents of Montezuma, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Montezuma is slightly higher than in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Montezuma ranks 565th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montezuma's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 119.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Montezuma's population has increased from 2.5% to 5.6%.

Montezuma is more Multiracial than neighboring Barnes City (3.4% Multiracial), Malcom (4.5% Multiracial), Deep River (1.5% Multiracial), New Sharon (4.9% Multiracial), and Brooklyn (0% 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.