New Providence, IA Demographics

A map of New Providence's Population by Race

New Providence, Iowa has an estimated population of 173, a large decrease from the 236 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.4% White, 3.5% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of New Providence, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

New Providence has become 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 New Providence, that probability was 13.0% in 2020 and 8.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

New Providence is ranked the 730th 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). New Providence was ranked the 645th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

New Providence's White Population

165 residents of New Providence, or 95.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in New Providence is considerably higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. New Providence ranks 492nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Providence's White population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. White residents' share of New Providence's population has increased from 93.2% to 95.4%.

New Providence is more White than neighboring Eldora (84.3% White), Hubbard (93.1% White), and St. Anthony (78.3% White). New Providence is less White than neighboring Union (97.9% White), and Owasa (100% White).

New Providence's Black Population

0 residents of New Providence, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in New Providence is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. New Providence ranks 419th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

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

New Providence is less Black than neighboring Eldora (2.1% Black).

New Providence's Asian Population

2 residents of New Providence, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in New Providence is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. New Providence ranks 543rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Providence's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Asian residents' share of New Providence's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.2%.

New Providence is more Asian than neighboring Union (0.3% Asian), Hubbard (0% Asian), and Owasa (0% Asian). New Providence is less Asian than neighboring Eldora (2.9% Asian), and St. Anthony (14.1% Asian).

New Providence's Hispanic Population

0 residents of New Providence, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in New Providence is lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. New Providence ranks 512th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Providence's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of New Providence's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.0%.

New Providence is less Hispanic than neighboring Eldora (3.3% Hispanic), Union (0.8% Hispanic), Hubbard (5.4% Hispanic), and St. Anthony (7.6% Hispanic).

New Providence's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of New Providence, 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 New Providence is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. New Providence ranks 55th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Providence's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of New Providence's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.0%.

New Providence is less Native American/Other than neighboring Eldora (1.3% Native American/Other).

New Providence's Multiracial Population

6 residents of New Providence, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in New Providence is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. New Providence ranks 768th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Providence's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of New Providence's population has increased from 1.7% to 3.5%.

New Providence is more Multiracial than neighboring Union (1.1% Multiracial), Hubbard (1.4% Multiracial), Owasa (0% Multiracial), and St. Anthony (0% Multiracial). New Providence is less Multiracial than neighboring Eldora (6% 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.