Cedar Rapids, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Johnson County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
136,859
Population
1,834/sq mi density
$67,859
Median Income
$39,824 per capita
$177,100
Home Value
$212,086 Zillow
$925
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
264
Violent Crime/100K
2,726 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$67,859 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$177,100 home value, $925/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
264 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
136,859
Census 2023
Population Density
1,834
per square mile
Land Area
72.1
square miles (186.6 km²)
Median Age
36.9 yrs
5% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 8.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.6% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
79.7%
Black
8.5%
Hispanic
5.1%
Asian
2.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 90.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 8.7% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
90.8%
Spanish
8.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
7.1%
Veterans
7.8%
30% above US avg (6%)
Disability
11.6%
11% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.5%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.5%
48% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.495
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 136,859 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,834 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 72.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.4% |
| Female | 50.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.1% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
Language
| English Only | 90.8% |
| Spanish | 8.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 7.8% |
| Disability | 11.6% |
| Health Insurance | 95.5% |
| Uninsured | 4.5% |
| Broadband Access | 91.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.495 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |