Demographics & People — Maquoketa, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,105 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~6,000 |
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| Median Age | 42.6 |
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| Total Households | 2,675 |
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| Family Households | 1,588 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.21 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0574 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,730 |
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| Black or African American | 149 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 2,423 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,937 |
| Irish | 732 |
| Other groups | 570 |
| American | 447 |
| English | 371 |
| Swedish | 201 |
| Norwegian | 94 |
| Scottish | 94 |
| French (except Basque) | 73 |
Language
| English Only | 5,612 |
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| Spanish | 47 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,697 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 352 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,659 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.1% |
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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 Maquoketa, Iowa.
