Demographics & People — Shell Rock, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,634 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,600 |
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| Median Age | 35.6 |
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| Total Households | 606 |
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| Family Households | 451 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.62 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0909 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,545 |
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| Black or African American | 10 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 67 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 714 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 454 |
| Irish | 196 |
| Other groups | 109 |
| American | 85 |
| English | 75 |
| French (except Basque) | 72 |
| Norwegian | 51 |
| European | 17 |
| Danish | 16 |
Language
| English Only | 1,414 |
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| Spanish | 78 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,494 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 65 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,096 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.5% |
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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 Shell Rock, Iowa.
