Demographics & People — Fairbank, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,509 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~900 |
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| Median Age | 42.1 |
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| Total Households | 552 |
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| Family Households | 422 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.73 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0086 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,377 |
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| Black or African American | 6 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 594 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 564 |
| Irish | 177 |
| Scottish | 86 |
| Norwegian | 72 |
| Italian | 63 |
| English | 54 |
| Other groups | 50 |
| American | 44 |
| Danish | 26 |
Language
| English Only | 1,375 |
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| Spanish | 16 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,391 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 98 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,052 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.7% |
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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 Fairbank, Iowa.
