Demographics & People — Lake Park, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,191 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,200 |
| Median Age | 39.6 |
| Total Households | 495 |
| Family Households | 303 |
| Average Household Size | 2.35 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0827 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,132 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 477 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 383 |
| Dutch | 111 |
| Irish | 89 |
| Italian | 83 |
| Other groups | 72 |
| Swedish | 69 |
| English | 69 |
| Norwegian | 64 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
Language
| English Only | 1,080 |
| Spanish | 1 |
| Population 5+ | 1,096 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 47 |
| Population 18+ | 937 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |
| 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 Lake Park, Iowa.