Cedar Rapids, IA Profile: Facts & Data

Advertisement

Cedar Rapids Local Links & Resources:
Resources | ALL Cedar Rapids Content
Planning to visit Cedar Rapids? See Local Hotels

Also See Cedar Rapids, IA: ZIP Codes & Maps

Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Basic Facts

The City of Cedar Rapids is the 2nd largest city in Iowa with a population of 139,942 as of July 1, 2023. Cedar Rapids ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Iowa. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Cedar Rapids is located at latitude 42.0083 and longitude -91.6441 in Linn County. The formal boundaries for the City of Cedar Rapids encompass a land area of 70.8 sq. miles and a water area of 1.27 sq. miles. Linn County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).

The City of Cedar Rapids has a C2 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place legally coextensive with a county subdivision but treated as independent of any county subdivision. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.

The City of Cedar Rapids is located within , a minor civil division (MCD) of Linn County.


Jump to... (On This Page!)
  1. Cedar Rapids 2023 Demographic Data
  2. Growth Rates for Cedar Rapids (Historical & 5-Year Forecast)
  3. Peer Comparisons (Rank and Percentile)
  1. Neighborhoods Demographics (Home Values, Household Income, etc.)
  2. Iowa Research Tools (Easy Tools & Current Data)
  3. Iowa Data Comparison Tool - 2023 Demographics
Advertisement

Cedar Rapids, IA Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2023)

POPULATION

Total Population 139,942 (100%)
Population in Households 136,128 (97.3%)
Population in Families 98,986 (70.7%)
Population in Group Quarters1 3,814 ( 2.7%)
Population Density 1,916
Diversity Index2 46
 
 

INCOME

Median Household Income $62,096
Average Household Income $86,542
% of Income for Mortgage4 18%
Per Capita Income $36,783
Wealth Index5 74
Socioeconomic Status Index6 Moderate (53.5)
 

HOUSING

Total HU (Housing Units) 64,151 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU 41,807 (65.2%)
Renter Occupied HU 17,571 (27.4%)
Vacant Housing Units 4,773 ( 7.4%)
Median Home Value $184,801
Average Home Value $217,975
Housing Affordability Index3 120
 

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households 59,378
Average Household Size 2.29
Family Households 33,000
Average Family Size 3.00
NOTES
  1. Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
  2. The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
  3. The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
  4. The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
  5. The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
  6. The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

2020-2023 2023-2028
Population 0.47% 0.21%
Households 0.63% 0.32%
Families   0.19%
Median Household Income   1.80%
Per Capita Income   2.40%
Owner Occupied HU   0.60%

Cedar Rapids, IA - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Cedar Rapids to the other 1,027 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Iowa by rank and percentile using July 1, 2023 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

Variable Description Rank Percentile
Total Population # 2 100th
Population Density # 24 98th
Median Household Income # 635 38th
Housing Affordability Index # 353 34th
Per Capita Income # 600 42nd
Diversity Index # 49 95th

Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Iowa Census Data Comparison Tool.

Cedar Rapids, IA - Most Popular Things to Do

Also See: Nearby Hotels | Driving Directions

Use HTL Address Research for a Iowa Address and get...

Boundary Maps, Demographic Data, School Zones Review maps and data for the neighborhood, city, county, ZIP Code, and school zone. July 1, 2023, data includes home values, household income, percentage of homes owned, rented or vacant, etc.


Quick & Easy Ways to...

  1. Get Current Demographic Data for Cities, Towns, and ZIP Codes
  2. View Boundary Maps, for Cities, Towns, and ZIP Codes
  3. Locate Physical, Cultural, and Historical Features

Iowa Census Data Comparison Tool

Compare Iowa July 1, 2023 Data
Data:
Locations:
Highest or Lowest:
Results:
Advertisement