Demographics & People — Anita, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,060 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~800 |
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| Median Age | 45.4 |
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| Total Households | 464 |
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| Family Households | 263 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.21 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.044 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,000 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 451 |
| German | 183 |
| American | 97 |
| Irish | 85 |
| English | 81 |
| Danish | 77 |
| Other groups | 60 |
| Czech | 34 |
| Swedish | 17 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 14 |
Language
| English Only | 1,007 |
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| Spanish | 19 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,032 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 57 |
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| Population 18+ | 794 |
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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 Anita, Iowa.
