Demographics & People — Manilla, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 761 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~400 |
| Median Age | 42.8 |
| Total Households | 277 |
| Family Households | 166 |
| Average Household Size | 2.62 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1119 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 727 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 281 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 191 |
| American | 87 |
| Other groups | 83 |
| Dutch | 71 |
| Irish | 64 |
| Danish | 36 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| European | 30 |
| Norwegian | 23 |
Language
| English Only | 670 |
| Spanish | 10 |
| Population 5+ | 685 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 47 |
| Population 18+ | 572 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Manilla, Iowa.