Demographics & People — Mediapolis, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,930 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,900 |
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| Median Age | 35.3 |
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| Total Households | 721 |
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| Family Households | 489 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.58 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0832 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,780 |
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| Black or African American | 22 |
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| Asian | 4 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 825 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 714 |
| Other groups | 203 |
| Swedish | 186 |
| English | 182 |
| Irish | 159 |
| Norwegian | 115 |
| American | 94 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 89 |
| Dutch | 81 |
Language
| English Only | 1,654 |
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| Spanish | 41 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,718 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 126 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,538 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.6% |
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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 Mediapolis, Iowa.
