Demographics & People — Nashua, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,634 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,600 |
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| Median Age | 38.4 |
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| Total Households | 736 |
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| Family Households | 434 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.22 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0303 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,541 |
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| Black or African American | 16 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 823 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 336 |
| Irish | 228 |
| American | 111 |
| English | 85 |
| Norwegian | 79 |
| Other groups | 79 |
| Dutch | 35 |
| Danish | 25 |
| Portuguese | 15 |
Language
| English Only | 1,531 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,531 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 106 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,107 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.3% |
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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 Nashua, Iowa.
