Delaware County, Iowa Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

17,558

Diversity Score

11.4

Diversity Tier

Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
94.1%%

Delaware 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).


Delaware County, Iowa Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)16,51494.1%
Two or More Races6503.7%
Hispanic or Latino3011.7%
Other Race560.3%
Native American240.1%
Black / African American130.1%
Asian00.0%
Pacific Islander00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Delaware County, Iowa

The largest racial or ethnic group in Delaware County, Iowa is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 94.1% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Delaware County, Iowa has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 11.4/100, which is considered a Low level of diversity.
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