Demographics & People — Postville, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,787 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,500 |
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| Median Age | 23.2 |
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| Total Households | 934 |
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| Family Households | 661 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.93 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.575 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,714 |
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| Black or African American | 298 |
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| Asian | 36 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,160 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 1,307 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,092 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 695 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 515 |
| German | 407 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 279 |
| Hispanic: Guatemalan | 209 |
| Norwegian | 156 |
| Somali | 148 |
| Subsaharan African | 148 |
Language
| English Only | 1,116 |
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| Spanish | 979 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,564 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 54 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,696 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.4% |
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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 Postville, Iowa.
