Cedar Falls, Iowa Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Cedar Falls, Iowa is 40,662 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 14th-largest city in Iowa. The median household income is $74,165, the median home value is $252,500, and the median age is 29.8.
The population has grown 5.3% since 2010 (39,320 → 41,417).
40,662
Population
1381
People / sq mi
$74,165
Median Income
$252,500
Median Home Value
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Cedar Falls covers 29.4 sq mi of land at 1381 people per square mile.
About Cedar Falls, IA
Age is the most distinctive thing about Cedar Falls: a median age of 29.8, younger than the national median. Cedar Falls is a city in Iowa with a population of 40,662. It ranks #14 among cities in Iowa by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $74,165 — below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 5.7%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $252,500, with typical rent around $1,177.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US cities — 49.2% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Around 11.0% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 14 minutes each way.
Cedar Falls city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Cedar Falls city had a population of 39,320 in 2010 and 41,417 in 2024, a 5.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 41,417 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.38%.
41,417
Population (2024)
39,320
Population (2010)
41,417
Peak (2024)
0.38%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 39,320 |
| 2011 | 39,604 |
| 2012 | 39,867 |
| 2013 | 40,640 |
| 2014 | 41,030 |
| 2015 | 41,378 |
| 2016 | 41,413 |
| 2017 | 41,043 |
| 2018 | 40,576 |
| 2019 | 40,536 |
| 2020 | 40,711 |
| 2021 | 40,672 |
| 2022 | 40,584 |
| 2023 | 41,095 |
| 2024 | 41,417 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$74,165
Median Household Income
$41,639
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$252,500
Median Home Value
$1,177
Median Rent
62.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
97.4%
High School+
49.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
75.0%
Public Transit
11.0%
Work From Home
13.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
20.4%
Foreign Born
94.7%
Non-English at Home
4.7%
Veterans
10.9%
With Disability
96.8%
Health Insurance
96.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 31.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 13.3% |
| Manufacturing | 10.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.0% |
| Information | 5.2% |
| Construction | 4.2% |
| Retail Trade | 3.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.5% |
| Public Administration | 2.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cedar Falls, Iowa has a population of 40,662 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 14th-largest city in Iowa.
The median household income in Cedar Falls, Iowa is $74,165, with 5.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Cedar Falls, Iowa is $252,500, with median monthly rent at $1,177 and a homeownership rate of 62.6%.
The median age in Cedar Falls, Iowa is 29.8 years. The population is 47.8% male and 52.2% female.
The population has grown 5.3% since 2010 (39,320 → 41,417).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.