Demographics & People — Waukon, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,796 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,800 |
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| Median Age | 44.3 |
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| Total Households | 1,733 |
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| Family Households | 811 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.11 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.113 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,526 |
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| Black or African American | 1 |
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| Asian | 40 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 182 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,733 |
| Irish | 793 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 724 |
| Norwegian | 686 |
| English | 366 |
| Other groups | 230 |
| American | 193 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 86 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 83 |
| French (except Basque) | 71 |
Language
| English Only | 3,390 |
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| Spanish | 138 |
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| Population 5+ | 3,651 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 247 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,886 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.5% |
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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 Waukon, Iowa.
