Demographics & People — Shellsburg, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 752 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,200 |
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| Median Age | 40.4 |
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| Total Households | 273 |
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| Family Households | 187 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.68 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0592 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 730 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 284 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 204 |
| Irish | 95 |
| Other groups | 90 |
| English | 86 |
| Norwegian | 64 |
| European | 47 |
| American | 38 |
| Czech | 35 |
| Dutch | 29 |
Language
| English Only | 682 |
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| Spanish | 21 |
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| Population 5+ | 703 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 55 |
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| Population 18+ | 655 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.6% |
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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 Shellsburg, Iowa.
