Van Wert, IA Demographics

A map of Van Wert's Population by Race

Van Wert, Iowa has an estimated population of 188, an increase from the 178 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.9% White, 2.1% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Van Wert, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Van Wert has become 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 Van Wert, that probability was 6.6% in 2020 and 4.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Van Wert is ranked the 713th 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). Van Wert was ranked the 719th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Van Wert's White Population

184 residents of Van Wert, or 97.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Van Wert is significantly higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Van Wert ranks 128th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Wert's White population has grown by an estimated 7.0%. White residents' share of Van Wert's population has increased from 96.6% to 97.9%.

Van Wert is more White than neighboring Leon (93.5% White), Osceola (66.5% White), and Garden Grove (97.7% White). Van Wert is less White than neighboring Weldon (100% White), and Grand River (100% White).

Van Wert's Black Population

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

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

Van Wert is less Black than neighboring Leon (0.1% Black), and Osceola (0.1% Black).

Van Wert's Asian Population

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

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

Van Wert is less Asian than neighboring Osceola (0.5% Asian).

Van Wert's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Van Wert, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Van Wert is lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Van Wert ranks 679th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Wert's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Van Wert's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

Van Wert is less Hispanic than neighboring Leon (4.2% Hispanic), and Osceola (26.3% Hispanic).

Van Wert's Native American/Other Population

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

Van Wert is less Native American/Other than neighboring Leon (0.6% Native American/Other).

Van Wert's Multiracial Population

4 residents of Van Wert, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Van Wert is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Van Wert ranks 770th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Wert's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Van Wert's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Van Wert is more Multiracial than neighboring Weldon (0% Multiracial), Leon (1.7% Multiracial), and Grand River (0% Multiracial). Van Wert is less Multiracial than neighboring Osceola (6.6% Multiracial), and Garden Grove (2.3% 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.