Demographics & People — Grundy Center, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,794 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,800 |
| Median Age | 41.8 |
| Total Households | 1,205 |
| Family Households | 715 |
| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0715 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,681 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 1,108 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 644 |
| American | 328 |
| Other groups | 326 |
| Irish | 255 |
| English | 239 |
| Norwegian | 150 |
| Dutch | 78 |
| Scottish | 76 |
| Scotch-Irish | 49 |
Language
| English Only | 2,613 |
| Spanish | 23 |
| Population 5+ | 2,670 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 98 |
| Population 18+ | 2,032 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |
| 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 Grundy Center, Iowa.