Cerro Gordo County, Iowa Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

42,632

Diversity Score

21.7

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
88.2%%

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Cerro Gordo County, Iowa Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)37,61988.2%
Hispanic or Latino2,3975.6%
Two or More Races9502.2%
Black / African American8131.9%
Asian4991.2%
Pacific Islander2670.6%
Native American710.2%
Other Race160.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Cerro Gordo County, Iowa

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 88.2% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Cerro Gordo County, Iowa has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 21.7/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.
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