Cerro Gordo County's estimated 2026 population is 42,397 with a growth rate of 0.06% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cerro Gordo County is the 13th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 44,097 and has seen a growth of -3.86% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44 years
Female: 46.7 years
Male: 42.1 years
There are 33,771 adults, (10,036 of whom are seniors) in Cerro Gordo County.
Female: 21,579 (50.6%)
Male: 21,053 (49.4%)
The racial composition of Cerro Gordo County includes 89.68% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,231 | 89.68% |
| Two or more races | 2,280 | 5.35% |
| Black or African American | 987 | 2.32% |
| Asian | 499 | 1.17% |
| Other race | 291 | 0.68% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 267 | 0.63% |
| Native American | 77 | 0.18% |
Cerro Gordo County's average per capita income is $46,624. Household income levels show a median of $68,189. The poverty rate stands at 10.56%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $101,673 | - |
| Families | $92,405 | $118,022 |
| Households | $68,189 | $92,087 |
| Non Families | $39,595 | $50,846 |
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