Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA

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2021 Population

228,549

1.32% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Grassley

Republican Party

US Senator

Joni Ernst

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.9

0.531% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.57%

1.95% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$70,355

4.55% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$166,900

3.28% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

116,697

1.22% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA had a population of 229k people with a median age of 37.9 and a median household income of $70,355. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA grew from 225,580 to 228,549, a 1.32% increase and its median household income grew from $67,294 to $70,355, a 4.55% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.77%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.45%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.32%), and White (Hispanic) (2.13%).

6.26% of the households in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.2% of the residents in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Linn County--Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA are Kirkwood Community College (2,300 degrees awarded in 2021), Mount Mercy University (589 degrees), and Coe College (395 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA was $166,900, and the homeownership rate was 74.6%.

Most people in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA was 2 cars per household.

Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA borders Dubuque City PUMA, IA, Clinton, Muscatine, Jones & Cedar Counties PUMA, IA, Iowa City PUMA, IA, and Marshall, Benton, Poweshiek, Tama & Iowa Counties PUMA, IA.

United States Iowa

Population & Diversity

Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA is home to a population of 229k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.99% of Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA residents were born outside of the country (11.4k people).

In 2021, there were 14.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (193k people) in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.89k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA are Spanish (3,924 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (1,228 households), and Arabic (1,098 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

115,483

Women

50.5%

113,075

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 228,558 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

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Citizenship

97.2%

2021 Citizenship

97.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.2% of Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA

White (Non-Hispanic)
193k ± 666
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
13.2k ± 748
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
7.89k ± 921

3.49%

Hispanic Population

7.98k people

3.49% of the people in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA are hispanic (7.98k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
1,592 ± 976 people
Lebanon
878 ± 726 people
Mexico
802 ± 694 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA was India, the natal country of 1,592 Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA residents, followed by Lebanon with 878 and Mexico with 802.

Foreign-Born Population

4.99%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

11.4k people

4.54%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

10.2k people

As of 2021, 4.99% of Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA residents (11.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA was 4.54%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,924 households (1.83%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
1,228 households (0.573%)
Arabic
1,098 households (0.512%)

6.26% of the households in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA was Spanish. 1.83% of the households in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,671 ± 485
Gulf War (2001-)
2,469 ± 428
Gulf War (1990s)
1,887 ± 284

Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.89 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA employs 117k people. The largest industries in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA are Elementary & secondary schools (6,440 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,400 people), and Construction (6,254 people), and the highest paying industries are Not specified manufacturing industries ($152,684), Scientific research & development services ($129,976), and Savings institutions, including credit unions ($111,686).

Males in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA have an average income that is 1.45 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,106. The income inequality in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.451, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

55,492

Women

48.1%

59,803

Men

51.9%

The workforce of Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA in 2020 was 115,295 people, with 48.1% woman, and 51.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA.

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Occupations

117k

2021 Value

1.22%

1 Year growth

± 1.22%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA grew at a rate of 1.22%, from 115k employees to 117k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA, are Customer service representatives (3,587 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,936 people), and Cashiers (2,790 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Iowa (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

117k

2021 Value

1.22%

1 Year growth

± 1.22%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA grew at a rate of 1.22%, from 115k employees to 117k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA, are Elementary & secondary schools (6,440 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,400 people), and Construction (6,254 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA, though some of these residents may live in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,157

Median earning men ± $1,554

$36,705

Median earning women ± $1,369

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,255), Public Administration ($71,182), and Manufacturing ($64,946).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($59,792), Manufacturing ($50,404), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($44,563).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Iowa.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 52.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.16%).

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA. Showing the available data for Iowa.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.16%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 52.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.16%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Iowa for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Iowa

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Chuck Grassley

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 1981

Joni Ernst

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Iowa over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Iowa

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Iowa have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA awarded 3,682 degrees. The student population of Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 7,341 male students and 9,434 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA are White (2,814 and 78%), followed by Black or African American (236 and 6.54%), Hispanic or Latino (223 and 6.18%), and Unknown (132 and 3.66%).

The largest universities in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA by number of degrees awarded are Kirkwood Community College (2,300 and 62.5%), Mount Mercy University (589 and 16%), and Coe College (395 and 10.7%).

The most popular majors in Linn County--Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (829 and 22.5%), General Business Administration & Management (229 and 6.22%), and Registered Nursing (225 and 6.11%).

The median tuition cost in Linn County--Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA for private four year colleges is $47,100.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 11.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 16,775 (43.8% men and 56.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 16,775 students enrolled in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA, 43.8% men and 56.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,856 records, of which 57% were women and 43% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
88 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
822 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
98 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Linn County--Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA was General Business Administration & Management with 88 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Linn County--Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Kirkwood Community College
2,300 degrees awarded
Mount Mercy University
589 degrees awarded
Coe College
395 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Kirkwood Community College with 2,300 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,571 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA, which is 0.744 times less than the 2,111 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,814 degrees mean that there were 11.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 236 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($47,100) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($626) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.504% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.665% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (46.3k), Some college (41.4k), and Bachelors Degree (38.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA was $166,900 in 2021, which is 0.682 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $161,600 to $166,900, a 3.28% increase. The homeownership rate in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA is 74.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA have an average commute time of 18.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA is $70,355. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA was West Des Moines & Urbandale Cities PUMA, IA with a value of $90,510, followed by Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA and Warren, Jasper, Marion, Dallas (West) & Madison Counties PUMA, IA, with respective values of $89,551 and $70,937.

Housing

Property

$166,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,371

$69,826

Median Property Taxes

±$1,747

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.6%

Homeownership

2021

63.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 74.6% of the housing units in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA was West Des Moines & Urbandale Cities PUMA, IA with a value of $90,510, followed by Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA and Warren, Jasper, Marion, Dallas (West) & Madison Counties PUMA, IA, with respective values of $89,551 and $70,937.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$70,355

Median Household Income

± $1,028

93.6k

Number of Households

± 2,230

In 2021, the median household income of the 93.6k households in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA grew to $70,355 from the previous year's value of $67,294.

The following chart displays the households in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.451

2021 Wage GINI in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA

In 2021, the income inequality in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.21% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.5%)
Worked At Home (9.37%)
Carpooled (6.84%)

In 2021, 80.5% of workers in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.37%) and those who carpooled to work (6.84%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA have a shorter commute time (18.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.47% of the workforce in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.57% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA (21.4k out of 223k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96% of the population of Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA has health coverage, with 58% on employee plans, 14% on Medicaid, 12.1% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 1.28% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.7% under 18 years, 21.2% between 18 and 34 years, 38.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.99%

Uninsured

58%

Employer Coverage

14%

Medicaid

12.1%

Medicare

10.6%

Non-Group

1.28%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA grew by 3.11% from 3.87% to 3.99%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cedar Rapids City PUMA, IA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.