Latinos Grow Fastest in Iowa Driven by Safety and Jobs
Iowa’s Hispanic population rose 84 percent since 2000 to 151,544, led by Linn and Johnson counties. Cedar Rapids hosts most residents, while Johnson County shows 6,200 Hispanics and a 4.7 percent share. Experts cite safer communities, education, and lower unemployment as draws.
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Steve Gravelle
Gazette
Iowa
Sandra Sanchez-Naert
Office of
Towa
Sanchez-Naert
Chicago
California
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Johnson County
Linn
Hispanic population grows in eastern Iowa towns and clinics aid
The article notes rising Hispanic presence in eastern Iowa with familias settling in both larger cities and small towns. It highlights new Spanish speaking clinics launched by Dr Schmidt to serve low income and uninsured patients and discusses uncertain data on whether growth stems from migration or births.
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Schmidt
Sanchez-Naert
Population growth rises in corridor cities despite flood impact
Census data show Coralville up 25 percent in a decade while Linn and Johnson counties lead growth. Cedar Rapids final tally 126,326. Des Moines metro, Iowa City and other cities exhibit mixed gains and losses regionally. Experts note urban areas expand while rural Iowa declines.
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Alaska
Coralville
Decorah
Dubuque
Elkader
Fairfax
Hiawatha
Independence
Iowa City
Lisbon
Manchester
Marengo
Marion
Montezuma
Mount Vernon
North Liberty
Muscatine
Robins
Sigourney
Solon
Tama
Tipton
Vinton
Washington Waterloo
Waukon
West Union
Lina Irbaatatie
Iowadatacenter
Habel
Iowa
Linn County
Johnson County
Linn
Johnson
Fairfax’s
Shueyville’s
Waukee
Des Moines
Palo’s
Ely’s
Tiffin
Solon’s
Karl Stillman
Cedar Rapids
Palo. Lies
Eathington
Iowa State University
Census Bureau
Bathington
Corbett
Jeff Schott
University of Iowa
Institute of Public Affairs
Schott
ISU
Ton
Davenport
Sioux City
Waterloo
Nancy Quellhorst
Polk County
Scott County
Black Hawk County
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Darlene Schmidt
Gar
Iohi
Chelsea
Tama County
Conesville
Muscatine County
Steve Braud
Lowa
Aianaenaa
Genius
C.R
Nancy Quellhurst
Fick
Ellen Habel
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U.S. Census Bureau
Chamber
III Institute of Public Affairs
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