Rhodes, IA Demographics

A map of Rhodes's Population by Race

Rhodes, Iowa has an estimated population of 265, a slight decrease from the 271 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.7% White, 4.5% Native American/Other, 3.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rhodes, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rhodes has become considerably 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 Rhodes, that probability was 21.5% in 2020 and 15.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rhodes is ranked the 637th 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). Rhodes was ranked the 599th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rhodes's White Population

243 residents of Rhodes, or 91.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rhodes is higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Rhodes ranks 825th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rhodes's White population has grown by an estimated 1.7%. White residents' share of Rhodes's population has increased from 88.2% to 91.7%.

Rhodes is more White than neighboring State Center (90.1% White). Rhodes is less White than neighboring Melbourne (96.6% White), Baxter (99.4% White), Collins (93.6% White), and Colo (91.8% White).

Rhodes's Black Population

0 residents of Rhodes, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rhodes is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Rhodes ranks 277th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rhodes's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Rhodes's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Rhodes's Asian Population

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

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

Rhodes is less Asian than neighboring Melbourne (0.6% Asian), and Colo (1% Asian).

Rhodes's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Rhodes, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rhodes is lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Rhodes ranks 118th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rhodes's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Rhodes's population has decreased from 7.7% to 0.0%.

Rhodes is less Hispanic than neighboring Melbourne (1% Hispanic), State Center (6.7% Hispanic), Baxter (0.2% Hispanic), Collins (3.9% Hispanic), and Colo (4.8% Hispanic).

Rhodes's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Rhodes, or 4.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rhodes is slightly higher than in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Rhodes 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, Rhodes's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 12. Native American/Other residents' share of Rhodes's population has increased from 0.0% to 4.5%.

Rhodes is more Native American/Other than neighboring Melbourne (0.1% Native American/Other), State Center (0% Native American/Other), Baxter (0% Native American/Other), Collins (0% Native American/Other), and Colo (0.1% Native American/Other).

Rhodes's Multiracial Population

10 residents of Rhodes, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rhodes is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Rhodes ranks 333rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rhodes's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Rhodes's population has increased from 3.3% to 3.8%.

Rhodes is more Multiracial than neighboring Melbourne (1.6% Multiracial), State Center (3.2% Multiracial), Baxter (0.4% Multiracial), Collins (2.4% Multiracial), and Colo (2.2% 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.