Demographics & People — Tripoli, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,256 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,000 |
| Median Age | 47.9 |
| Total Households | 544 |
| Family Households | 318 |
| Average Household Size | 2.27 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0388 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,139 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 634 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 322 |
| Irish | 152 |
| Other groups | 93 |
| English | 90 |
| American | 54 |
| Polish | 41 |
| Norwegian | 33 |
| Dutch | 22 |
| Czech | 19 |
Language
| English Only | 1,173 |
| Spanish | 5 |
| Population 5+ | 1,181 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 90 |
| Population 18+ | 955 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Tripoli, Iowa.