Villisca, IA Demographics

A map of Villisca's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	962	1,075	91.8%	95.0%
Multiracial	35	33	3.3%	2.9%
Hispanic	23	18	2.2%	1.6%
Black	17	3	1.6%	0.3%
Native American/Other	11	3	1.0%	0.3%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Villisca, Iowa has an estimated population of 1,048, a decrease from the 1,132 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.8% White, 3.3% Multiracial, 2.2% Hispanic, 1.6% Black, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Villisca, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Villisca has become considerably more 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 Villisca, that probability was 9.7% in 2020 and 15.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Villisca is ranked the 274th 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). Villisca was ranked the 255th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Villisca's White Population

962 residents of Villisca, or 91.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Villisca is higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Villisca ranks 302nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Villisca's White population has declined by an estimated 10.5%. White residents' share of Villisca's population has decreased from 95.0% to 91.8%.

Villisca is more White than neighboring Nodaway (84.9% White), and Clarinda (84.1% White). Villisca is less White than neighboring Stanton (98.5% White), Carbon (95.7% White), and Grant (100% White).

Villisca's Black Population

17 residents of Villisca, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Villisca is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Villisca ranks 507th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Villisca's Black population has grown by an estimated 466.7%. Black residents' share of Villisca's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.6%.

Villisca is more Black than neighboring Nodaway (0% Black), Stanton (0% Black), Carbon (0% Black), and Grant (0% Black). Villisca is less Black than neighboring Clarinda (4.2% Black).

Villisca's Asian Population

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

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

Villisca is less Asian than neighboring Clarinda (1.5% Asian).

Villisca's Hispanic Population

23 residents of Villisca, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Villisca is lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Villisca ranks 695th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Villisca's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 27.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Villisca's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.2%.

Villisca is more Hispanic than neighboring Stanton (0.4% Hispanic), and Grant (0% Hispanic). Villisca is less Hispanic than neighboring Nodaway (13.7% Hispanic), Carbon (4.3% Hispanic), and Clarinda (3.3% Hispanic).

Villisca's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Villisca, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Villisca is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Villisca ranks 512th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Villisca's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 266.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Villisca's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.0%.

Villisca is more Native American/Other than neighboring Nodaway (0% Native American/Other), Stanton (0% Native American/Other), Carbon (0% Native American/Other), Clarinda (0.8% Native American/Other), and Grant (0% Native American/Other).

Villisca's Multiracial Population

35 residents of Villisca, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Villisca is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Villisca ranks 444th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Villisca's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Villisca's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Villisca is more Multiracial than neighboring Nodaway (1.4% Multiracial), Stanton (1.1% Multiracial), Carbon (0% Multiracial), and Grant (0% Multiracial). Villisca is less Multiracial than neighboring Clarinda (6.1% 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.