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9. Areas of Concentration of Racial/Ethnic Minorities
When considering the minority population of Iowa City, it is important to note the low proportions of minorities throughout the State. Iowa is predominantly White; 1.7 percent of residents are Black, 1.2 percent are Hispanic, and less than one percent each of Native American and Asian populations. Iowa City's academic, medical, and business environments attract a wide variety of people. Blacks (non-Hispanic) make up 3.2 percent of the population while Asians (non-Hispanic) are at 5.8 percent and people of Hispanic origin account for 1.4 percent. The only minority group under-represented compared to the State level is the Native American population.
a. Definition of Minority Concentration
Not surprisingly, the areas showing a concentration of minorities are where University housing is located. It is misleading to label these "minority concentrations," since the total numbers are so small. Tract 4 contains University-owned student housing for families. Tract 9 also shows a concentration, however, the housing in this area is relatively expensive and the tract does not qualify as low income. Table III.11 shows the breakdown of Iowa City's population by race and the number of persons.
Table III.11
IOWA CITY POPULATION BY RACE
Race |
Percent of Total Population |
Number of Persons |
White (non-Hispanic) |
87.2 |
52,440 |
Black (non-Hispanic) |
3.2 |
1,899 |
American Indian, Eskimo, or Aleut (non-Hispanic) |
.4 |
260 |
Asian or Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) |
5.8 |
3,467 |
Hispanic (any race) |
2.6 |
1,568 |
SOURCE: 1996 CENSUS
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