South English, IA Demographics

A map of South English's Population by Race

South English, Iowa has an estimated population of 260, a large increase from the 202 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.9% White, 11.9% Multiracial, 10.0% Hispanic, 1.2% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South English, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South English 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 South English, that probability was 21.8% in 2020 and 38.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South English is ranked the 641st 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). South English was ranked the 681st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South English's White Population

200 residents of South English, or 76.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South English is lower than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. South English ranks 827th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South English's White population has grown by an estimated 12.4%. White residents' share of South English's population has decreased from 88.1% to 76.9%.

South English is less White than neighboring North English (90.7% White), Webster (81.3% White), Harper (94.2% White), Kinross (97.1% White), and Millersburg (89.1% White).

South English's Black Population

3 residents of South English, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South English is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. South English ranks 80th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South English's Black population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Black residents' share of South English's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.2%.

South English is more Black than neighboring North English (0% Black), Webster (0.7% Black), Harper (0% Black), Kinross (0% Black), and Millersburg (0% Black).

South English's Asian Population

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

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

South English is less Asian than neighboring North English (0.5% Asian), and Kinross (2.9% Asian).

South English's Hispanic Population

26 residents of South English, or 10.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South English is slightly higher than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. South English ranks 186th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South English's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 116.7%. Hispanic residents' share of South English's population has increased from 5.9% to 10.0%.

South English is more Hispanic than neighboring North English (7.7% Hispanic), Harper (2.6% Hispanic), and Kinross (0% Hispanic). South English is less Hispanic than neighboring Webster (17.9% Hispanic), and Millersburg (10.9% Hispanic).

South English's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of South English, 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 South English is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. South English 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, South English's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of South English's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

South English's Multiracial Population

31 residents of South English, or 11.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South English is higher than in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. South English ranks 296th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South English's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 342.9%. Multiracial residents' share of South English's population has increased from 3.5% to 11.9%.

South English is more Multiracial than neighboring North English (1.1% Multiracial), Webster (0% Multiracial), Harper (3.2% Multiracial), Kinross (0% Multiracial), and Millersburg (0% 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.