Demographics & People — Manson, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,653 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,600 |
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| Median Age | 41.3 |
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| Total Households | 768 |
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| Family Households | 442 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.11 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0401 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,592 |
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| Black or African American | 9 |
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| Asian | 8 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 810 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 427 |
| Irish | 183 |
| English | 152 |
| American | 120 |
| Swedish | 112 |
| Norwegian | 99 |
| Other groups | 93 |
| Danish | 67 |
| Italian | 41 |
Language
| English Only | 1,518 |
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| Spanish | 20 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,565 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 120 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,288 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.5% |
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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 Manson, Iowa.
