Demographics & People — Fontanelle, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 629 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~600 |
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| Median Age | 47.0 |
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| Total Households | 278 |
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| Family Households | 167 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.14 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0686 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 604 |
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| Black or African American | 6 |
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| Asian | 9 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 196 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 163 |
| Other groups | 92 |
| English | 55 |
| American | 50 |
| Irish | 43 |
| Danish | 35 |
| Swedish | 26 |
| European | 17 |
| Dutch | 15 |
Language
| English Only | 595 |
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| Spanish | 3 |
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| Population 5+ | 601 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 48 |
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| Population 18+ | 488 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 15.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Fontanelle, Iowa.
