Historical data
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Foreign-born share
1900–2023Share of residents born outside the U.S.
Foreign-Born Population
5.6% of Iowa residents were foreign-born in 2023, compared with 13.9% nationally.
Foreign-born residents
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, share of total population, B05002 (2020 not released).
Foreign-born population
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B05002 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign-Born Share | 5.6 | 13.9 |
- •Immigrant communities contribute significantly to the workforce in Iowa.
Countries of Origin
About 6% of Iowans are foreign-born, led by arrivals from Mexico, India and Central America.
Foreign-born residents who are naturalized citizens
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B05002 (2020 not released).
Migration Flows
Iowa's overall migration flows combined a net domestic figure of 3,000 with net international migration of 9,000 in 2023.
Total net migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, international plus domestic net migration, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
Net international migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, net international migration, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
- •Migration flows are a key factor in Iowa's overall annual population change.
International Migration
Iowa gained approximately 9,000 residents through net international migration in 2023.
Net international migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, net international migration, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
- •International migration has become an increasingly important driver of population change in Iowa.
Domestic Migration
Iowa recorded a net domestic migration of 3,000 people in 2023, per Census Bureau estimates.
Net domestic migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, net domestic migration to/from other states, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
- •Domestic migration trends in Iowa are closely watched as an indicator of housing and job market conditions.