Rudd, IA Demographics

A map of Rudd's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	455	323	94.6%	90.2%
Asian	13	4	2.7%	1.1%
Hispanic	6	16	1.2%	4.5%
Black	4	1	0.8%	0.3%
Multiracial	3	12	0.6%	3.4%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	0.6%

Rudd, Iowa has an estimated population of 481, a dramatic increase from the 358 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.6% White, 2.7% Asian, 1.2% Hispanic, 0.8% Black, 0.6% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rudd, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rudd 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 Rudd, that probability was 18.3% in 2020 and 10.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rudd is ranked the 480th 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). Rudd was ranked the 538th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rudd's White Population

455 residents of Rudd, or 94.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rudd is considerably higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Rudd ranks 733rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rudd's White population has grown by an estimated 40.9%. White residents' share of Rudd's population has increased from 90.2% to 94.6%.

Rudd is more White than neighboring Rockford (89.4% White), Nora Springs (91.1% White), and Floyd (92.4% White). Rudd is less White than neighboring Roseville (100% White), and Orchard (98.6% White).

Rudd's Black Population

4 residents of Rudd, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rudd is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Rudd ranks 500th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rudd's Black population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Black residents' share of Rudd's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.8%.

Rudd is more Black than neighboring Roseville (0% Black), Orchard (0% Black), and Floyd (0% Black). Rudd is less Black than neighboring Nora Springs (4% Black).

Rudd's Asian Population

13 residents of Rudd, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rudd is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Rudd ranks 119th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rudd's Asian population has grown by an estimated 225.0%. Asian residents' share of Rudd's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.7%.

Rudd is more Asian than neighboring Rockford (0% Asian), Nora Springs (0% Asian), Roseville (0% Asian), Orchard (0% Asian), and Floyd (0% Asian).

Rudd's Hispanic Population

6 residents of Rudd, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rudd is lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Rudd ranks 254th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rudd's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 62.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Rudd's population has decreased from 4.5% to 1.2%.

Rudd is more Hispanic than neighboring Roseville (0% Hispanic), and Floyd (0% Hispanic). Rudd is less Hispanic than neighboring Rockford (5.5% Hispanic), Nora Springs (2.9% Hispanic), and Orchard (1.4% Hispanic).

Rudd's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Rudd, 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 Rudd is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Rudd ranks 298th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rudd's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rudd's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Rudd is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rockford (0.5% Native American/Other).

Rudd's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Rudd, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rudd is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Rudd ranks 325th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rudd's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Rudd's population has decreased from 3.4% to 0.6%.

Rudd is more Multiracial than neighboring Roseville (0% Multiracial), and Orchard (0% Multiracial). Rudd is less Multiracial than neighboring Rockford (3.8% Multiracial), Nora Springs (2% Multiracial), and Floyd (7.6% 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.