Demographics & People — Ackley, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,554 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,300 |
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| Median Age | 46.7 |
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| Total Households | 652 |
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| Family Households | 359 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.3 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.222 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,360 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 25 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 169 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 642 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 436 |
| Other groups | 326 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 178 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 178 |
| Irish | 157 |
| English | 92 |
| Norwegian | 83 |
| Italian | 82 |
| Dutch | 50 |
Language
| English Only | 1,333 |
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| Spanish | 145 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,487 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 73 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,323 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.6% |
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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 Ackley, Iowa.
