Demographics & People — Dubuque, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 59,271 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~59,000 |
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| Median Age | 38.1 |
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| Total Households | 25,818 |
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| Family Households | 14,106 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.15 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1786 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 51,355 |
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| Black or African American | 2,494 |
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| Asian | 893 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,040 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 25,395 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 13,391 |
| Irish | 12,184 |
| Other groups | 7,901 |
| English | 3,897 |
| American | 2,376 |
| Norwegian | 1,989 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,685 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,106 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,064 |
Language
| English Only | 52,697 |
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| Spanish | 1,480 |
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| Population 5+ | 55,816 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 3,369 |
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| Population 18+ | 47,729 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 14.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.7% |
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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 Dubuque, Iowa.
