Demographics & People — Ryan, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 383 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~300 |
| Median Age | 39.2 |
| Total Households | 152 |
| Family Households | 104 |
| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0055 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 363 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 140 |
| German | 101 |
| Irish | 77 |
| Other groups | 29 |
| English | 26 |
| American | 23 |
| Norwegian | 12 |
| Italian | 9 |
| Czech | 7 |
| European | 7 |
Language
| English Only | 355 |
| Spanish | 2 |
| Population 5+ | 360 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 15 |
| Population 18+ | 255 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 11.2% |
| 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 Ryan, Iowa.