Schleswig, IA Demographics

A map of Schleswig's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	529	697	63.7%	84.0%
Hispanic	240	106	28.9%	12.8%
Asian	35	8	4.2%	1.0%
Multiracial	18	15	2.2%	1.8%
Black	9	1	1.1%	0.1%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	0.4%

Schleswig, Iowa has an estimated population of 831, a less than 1% change from the 830 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.7% White, 28.9% Hispanic, 4.2% Asian, 2.2% Multiracial, 1.1% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Schleswig, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Schleswig has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Schleswig, that probability was 27.8% in 2020 and 50.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Schleswig is ranked the 337th 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). Schleswig was ranked the 332nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Schleswig's White Population

529 residents of Schleswig, or 63.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Schleswig is significantly lower than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Schleswig ranks 919th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schleswig's White population has declined by an estimated 24.1%. White residents' share of Schleswig's population has decreased from 84.0% to 63.7%.

Schleswig is more White than neighboring Deloit (59.2% White), and Denison (42.9% White). Schleswig is less White than neighboring Kiron (90.8% White), Ricketts (96.7% White), and Charter Oak (75% White).

Schleswig's Black Population

9 residents of Schleswig, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Schleswig is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Schleswig ranks 580th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schleswig's Black population has grown by an estimated 800.0%. Black residents' share of Schleswig's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.1%.

Schleswig is more Black than neighboring Deloit (0% Black), Ricketts (0% Black), and Charter Oak (0% Black). Schleswig is less Black than neighboring Kiron (2% Black), and Denison (1.5% Black).

Schleswig's Asian Population

35 residents of Schleswig, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Schleswig is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Schleswig ranks 151st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schleswig's Asian population has grown by an estimated 337.5%. Asian residents' share of Schleswig's population has increased from 1.0% to 4.2%.

Schleswig is more Asian than neighboring Kiron (0% Asian), Deloit (0% Asian), Ricketts (0% Asian), Denison (3.3% Asian), and Charter Oak (0% Asian).

Schleswig's Hispanic Population

240 residents of Schleswig, or 28.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Schleswig is significantly higher than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Schleswig ranks 61st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schleswig's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 126.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Schleswig's population has increased from 12.8% to 28.9%.

Schleswig is more Hispanic than neighboring Kiron (7.2% Hispanic), Ricketts (3.3% Hispanic), and Charter Oak (21.6% Hispanic). Schleswig is less Hispanic than neighboring Deloit (40.8% Hispanic), and Denison (48.8% Hispanic).

Schleswig's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Schleswig, 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 Schleswig is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Schleswig ranks 444th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schleswig's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Schleswig's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Schleswig is less Native American/Other than neighboring Denison (0.1% Native American/Other), and Charter Oak (1.6% Native American/Other).

Schleswig's Multiracial Population

18 residents of Schleswig, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Schleswig is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Schleswig ranks 743rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schleswig's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Schleswig's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Schleswig is more Multiracial than neighboring Kiron (0% Multiracial), Deloit (0% Multiracial), Ricketts (0% Multiracial), and Charter Oak (1.9% Multiracial). Schleswig is less Multiracial than neighboring Denison (3.5% 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.