City · Iowa
Hawarden, Iowa
Hawarden, city, in Sioux County, Iowa. Hawarden had 2,665 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,700 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,658 (±17). GEOID 1935265.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,665
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,700 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,658 ±17
Median household income
$74,167
±$9,605 (90% margin)
Iowa: $75,059
Median home value
$136,300
±$16,043 (90% margin)
Iowa: $208,000
Median gross rent
$933
±$72 (90% margin)
Iowa: $972
Where is Hawarden and what county is it in?
Hawarden is a city in Sioux County, Iowa. It covers 2.8 square miles of land, 975 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hawarden, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,665 people lived in Hawarden on July 1, 2025, down 1.4% since 2020, while Iowa grew 1.5%. The 2020 Census counted 2,700 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,658 (±17).
| Measure | Hawarden | Sioux County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,658 ±17 | 36,212 | no clear change |
| Households | 928 ±117 | 12,690 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.80 ±0.35 | 2.67 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,031 ±118 | 13,285 | −164 |
Hawarden's population since 2000
From 2,478 in 2000 to 2,665 in 2025: up 7.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hawarden as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hawarden?
The median resident of Hawarden is 35.9 years old; 29.6% are under 18 and 17.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 63.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 36.4%. 26.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hawarden | Sioux County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9 ±4.7 | 33.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 29.6% ±5.7 pts | 27.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.0% ±4.2 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Male | 55.9% ±4.2 pts | 50.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 36.4% ±10.1 pts | 14.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 63.0% ±10.1 pts | 82.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 26.3% ±9.8 pts | 8.5% | +12.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 25.7% ±8.8 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.5% ±1.8 pts | 3.7% | – |
| With a disability | 18.2% ±4.9 pts | 9.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.5% ±4.4 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 77.0% ±6.0 pts | 90.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.0% ±6.2 pts | 30.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.6% ±2.5 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.5% ±6.7 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±1.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hawarden earn?
Half of Hawarden's 928 households earn less than $74,167 a year (±$9,605), against $86,098 in Sioux County and $75,059 in Iowa. In 2015-2019 the median was $62,020 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $12,147 after inflation. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hawarden | Sioux County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,167 ±$9,605 | $86,098 | +$12,147 |
| Mean household income | $103,769 ±$25,575 | $104,988 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,528 ±$4,814 | $37,166 | +$7,388 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.2% ±3.0 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.9% ±4.7 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.2% ±3.8 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.3% ±4.3 pts | 95.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.3% ±4.2 pts | 92.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hawarden?
Owners occupy 65.0% of Hawarden's occupied homes and renters 35.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $136,300 by its owner (±$16,043). The median renter pays $933 a month including utilities, and 26.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hawarden | Sioux County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $136,300 ±$16,043 | $250,100 | +$31,568 |
| Median gross rent | $933 ±$72 | $908 | +$216 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.7% ±14.1 pts | 24.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,115 ±$91 | $1,654 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.0% ±9.7 pts | 76.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.0% ±9.7 pts | 23.9% | – |
| Housing units | 1,031 ±118 | 13,285 | −164 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±7.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.3% ±5.6 pts | 79.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% ±1.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.7% ±2.5 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 32.9% ±8.3 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.9% ±3.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hawarden building?
Builders took permits for 42 new housing units in Hawarden in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 15.8 per 1,000 residents against 4.2 across Iowa.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hawarden work and get to work?
75.1% of Hawarden's workers drive alone and 10.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 15.4 minutes.
| Measure | Hawarden | Sioux County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.6% ±5.7 pts | 70.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.7% ±1.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 75.1% ±8.2 pts | 76.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.9% ±6.9 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.4% ±6.7 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 15.4 min ±2.2 | 13.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hawarden?
No census tract lies mostly in Hawarden; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 704Sioux County | 3,711 | $82,679 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hawarden) · Census block assignment files
How does Hawarden compare with other places in Iowa?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hawarden is the 6,705th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 135th-most populous of 939 in Iowa.
Hawarden ranks 117th of 279 places in Iowa with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 135th | 939 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 162nd | 275 |
| Residents per square mile | 168th | 279 |
| Median household income | 117th | 279 |
| Per capita income | 193rd | 279 |
| Median home value | 202nd | 279 |
| Median gross rent | 80th | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 173rd | 232 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 227th | 279 |
| Median age | 224th | 279 |
| Owner-occupied share | 231st | 279 |
| Work from home | 89th | 221 |
| Travel time to work | 234th | 279 |
Hawarden's figures with every place in Iowa (CSV)
Every place in Iowa, sortable · Compare Hawarden with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hawarden?
16 of the 57 figures for Hawarden on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hawarden are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Hawarden.