Demographics & People — Charles City, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,321 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~7,000 |
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| Median Age | 42.0 |
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| Total Households | 3,267 |
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| Family Households | 1,677 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.17 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2057 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,487 |
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| Black or African American | 148 |
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| Asian | 216 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 451 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 3,484 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,378 |
| Other groups | 1,201 |
| Irish | 1,048 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 539 |
| English | 440 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 418 |
| Norwegian | 396 |
| Swedish | 346 |
| American | 272 |
Language
| English Only | 6,490 |
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| Spanish | 163 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,973 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 613 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,858 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 15.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.1% |
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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 Charles City, Iowa.
