Storm Lake, IA population by race
The table below shows Storm Lake's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,030 | 53.87% |
| Black or African American | 468 | 4.18% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40 | 0.36% |
| Asian | 1,715 | 15.32% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 401 | 3.58% |
| Some other race | 1,338 | 11.95% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,202 | 10.74% |
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Storm Lake population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Storm Lake has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Storm Lake's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Storm Lake population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 53.87% are white, 4.18% are Black or African American, 0.36% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 15.32% are Asian, 3.58% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 11.95% are some other race and 10.74% are multiracial.
Storm Lake 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Storm Lake is White with a population of 6,030 (53.87% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,202 (10.74% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Storm Lake, IA
By ethnicity, 4,420 (39.49% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 6,774 (60.51% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Storm Lake, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 3,867 (57.09% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Storm Lake, IA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Storm Lake's Non-Hispanic population.
Storm Lake Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 3,867 | 57.09% |
| Black or African American alone | 468 | 6.91% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 15 | 0.22% |
| Asian alone | 1,715 | 25.32% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 401 | 5.92% |
| Some other race alone | 67 | 0.99% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 241 | 3.56% |
Among the Hispanic population in Storm Lake, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3,202 (72.44% of the total Hispanic population).
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Storm Lake, IA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Storm Lake's Hispanic population.
Storm Lake Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 3,202 | 72.44% |
| Puerto Rican | 9 | 0.20% |
| Cuban | 365 | 8.26% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 844 | 19.10% |
Things to know
What percentage of Storm Lake, IA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 39.49% of Storm Lake population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Storm Lake, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3,202 (72.44% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Storm Lake, IA have?
Storm Lake, IA has 468 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 4.18% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Storm Lake is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Storm Lake, IA?
With 60.51% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Storm Lake.
That being said, with a 15.32% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Storm Lake.
What is the majority race in Storm Lake, IA?
With a population of 6,030 (53.87% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Storm Lake.
Asians are second largest race in Storm Lake, with 15.32% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
