Demographics & People — Denison, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,247 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,300 |
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| Median Age | 34.3 |
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| Total Households | 2,995 |
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| Family Households | 2,153 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.62 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5518 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,616 |
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| Black or African American | 249 |
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| Asian | 275 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 4,016 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,153 |
| Other groups | 3,813 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,457 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,934 |
| German | 1,698 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 1,670 |
| Hispanic: Salvadoran | 1,185 |
| Hispanic: Guatemalan | 485 |
| English | 470 |
| Subsaharan African | 281 |
Language
| English Only | 4,199 |
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| Spanish | 3,143 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,791 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 227 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,100 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 12.7 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 Denison, Iowa.
