Salix, IA Demographics

A map of Salix's Population by Race

Salix, Iowa has an estimated population of 402, a dramatic increase from the 295 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.5% White, 1.7% Hispanic, 0.5% Multiracial, 0.2% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Salix, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Salix 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 Salix, that probability was 11.0% in 2020 and 4.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Salix is ranked the 527th 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). Salix was ranked the 583rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Salix's White Population

392 residents of Salix, or 97.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Salix is significantly higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Salix ranks 365th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salix's White population has grown by an estimated 41.0%. White residents' share of Salix's population has increased from 94.2% to 97.5%.

Salix is more White than neighboring Sergeant Bluff (87.1% White), Sloan (91.5% White), Bronson (93.6% White), Dakota City (52.1% White), and South Sioux City (26.6% White).

Salix's Black Population

0 residents of Salix, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Salix is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Salix ranks 600th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

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

Salix is less Black than neighboring Sergeant Bluff (0.9% Black), Dakota City (0.1% Black), and South Sioux City (13.3% Black).

Salix's Asian Population

0 residents of Salix, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Salix is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Salix ranks 378th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

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

Salix is less Asian than neighboring Sergeant Bluff (7.2% Asian), Sloan (1.3% Asian), Dakota City (3.7% Asian), and South Sioux City (3.4% Asian).

Salix's Hispanic Population

7 residents of Salix, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Salix is lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Salix ranks 611th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salix's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Salix's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Salix is more Hispanic than neighboring Sloan (0.3% Hispanic). Salix is less Hispanic than neighboring Sergeant Bluff (3.2% Hispanic), Bronson (2.2% Hispanic), Dakota City (38.2% Hispanic), and South Sioux City (52.8% Hispanic).

Salix's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Salix, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Salix is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Salix 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, Salix's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 1. Native American/Other residents' share of Salix's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Salix is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sergeant Bluff (0% Native American/Other). Salix is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sloan (6.4% Native American/Other), Bronson (0.6% Native American/Other), Dakota City (1.6% Native American/Other), and South Sioux City (2.2% Native American/Other).

Salix's Multiracial Population

2 residents of Salix, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Salix is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Salix ranks 316th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salix's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Salix's population has decreased from 3.4% to 0.5%.

Salix is less Multiracial than neighboring Sergeant Bluff (1.5% Multiracial), Sloan (0.6% Multiracial), Bronson (3.5% Multiracial), Dakota City (4.4% Multiracial), and South Sioux City (1.8% 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.