Demographics & People — Oelwein, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,878 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,700 |
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| Median Age | 42.4 |
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| Total Households | 2,537 |
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| Family Households | 1,393 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0738 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,408 |
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| Black or African American | 9 |
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| Asian | 42 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 163 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,998 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,525 |
| Irish | 1,041 |
| Other groups | 775 |
| American | 604 |
| English | 489 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 145 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 145 |
| French (except Basque) | 137 |
| Italian | 135 |
Language
| English Only | 5,504 |
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| Spanish | 31 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,535 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 513 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,755 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.3% |
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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 Oelwein, Iowa.
