Waukon, IA Demographics

A map of Waukon's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,526	3,620	93.0%	94.6%
Hispanic	158	103	4.2%	2.7%
Multiracial	77	65	2.0%	1.7%
Asian	21	5	0.6%	0.1%
Native American/Other	9	10	0.2%	0.3%
Black	1	24	0.0%	0.6%

Waukon, Iowa has an estimated population of 3,792, a less than 1% change from the 3,827 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.0% White, 4.2% Hispanic, 2.0% Multiracial, 0.6% Asian, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waukon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waukon has become 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 Waukon, that probability was 10.4% in 2020 and 13.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waukon is ranked the 105th 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). Waukon was ranked the 106th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waukon's White Population

3,526 residents of Waukon, or 93.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waukon is considerably higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Waukon ranks 333rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waukon's White population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. White residents' share of Waukon's population has decreased from 94.6% to 93.0%.

Waukon is more White than neighboring Postville (45.7% White), and Eitzen (90.4% White). Waukon is less White than neighboring Waterville (95.6% White), Luana (98.4% White), and Monona (96.1% White).

Waukon's Black Population

1 residents of Waukon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waukon is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Waukon ranks 322nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waukon's Black population has declined by an estimated 95.8%. Black residents' share of Waukon's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Waukon is less Black than neighboring Postville (11% Black), and Luana (0.6% Black).

Waukon's Asian Population

21 residents of Waukon, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waukon is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Waukon ranks 508th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waukon's Asian population has grown by an estimated 320.0%. Asian residents' share of Waukon's population has increased from 0.1% to 0.6%.

Waukon is more Asian than neighboring Waterville (0% Asian), Postville (0.3% Asian), Luana (0% Asian), and Eitzen (0.4% Asian). Waukon is less Asian than neighboring Monona (0.8% Asian).

Waukon's Hispanic Population

158 residents of Waukon, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waukon is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Waukon ranks 484th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waukon's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 53.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Waukon's population has increased from 2.7% to 4.2%.

Waukon is more Hispanic than neighboring Waterville (2.9% Hispanic), Luana (0% Hispanic), Monona (0.5% Hispanic), and Eitzen (0% Hispanic). Waukon is less Hispanic than neighboring Postville (42.5% Hispanic).

Waukon's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Waukon, 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 Waukon is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Waukon ranks 516th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waukon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 10.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waukon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Waukon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Waterville (0% Native American/Other), Postville (0% Native American/Other), Luana (0% Native American/Other), Monona (0% Native American/Other), and Eitzen (0% Native American/Other).

Waukon's Multiracial Population

77 residents of Waukon, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waukon is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Waukon ranks 767th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waukon's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Waukon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Waukon is more Multiracial than neighboring Waterville (1.5% Multiracial), Postville (0.5% Multiracial), and Luana (0.9% Multiracial). Waukon is less Multiracial than neighboring Monona (2.6% Multiracial), and Eitzen (9.3% 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.