Demographics & People — Vinton, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,948 |
| Estimated 2026 | 4,948 |
| Median Age | 44.7 |
| Total Households | 2,188 |
| Family Households | 1,147 |
| Average Household Size | 2.19 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0706 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,664 |
| Black or African American | 54 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 122 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 1,453 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,262 |
| Irish | 611 |
| Norwegian | 470 |
| English | 460 |
| American | 440 |
| Other groups | 428 |
| Swedish | 325 |
| European | 213 |
| Dutch | 191 |
Language
| English Only | 4,490 |
| Spanish | 87 |
| Population 5+ | 4,743 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 255 |
| Population 18+ | 3,780 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Vinton, Iowa.