Demographics & People — Elkader, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,249 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,400 |
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| Median Age | 40.5 |
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| Total Households | 610 |
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| Family Households | 319 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.0 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0763 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,186 |
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| Black or African American | 2 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 684 |
| Irish | 304 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 287 |
| Norwegian | 149 |
| Other groups | 96 |
| English | 84 |
| Polish | 45 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 45 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| American | 44 |
Language
| English Only | 1,162 |
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| Spanish | 29 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,191 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 84 |
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| Population 18+ | 991 |
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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 Elkader, Iowa.
