Demographics & People — Kanawha, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 805 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~700 |
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| Median Age | 36.4 |
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| Total Households | 352 |
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| Family Households | 210 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.23 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1802 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 719 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 80 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 233 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 232 |
| Norwegian | 187 |
| Other groups | 156 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 116 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 116 |
| English | 78 |
| Dutch | 67 |
| European | 39 |
| French (except Basque) | 36 |
Language
| English Only | 714 |
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| Spanish | 69 |
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| Population 5+ | 783 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 45 |
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| Population 18+ | 685 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.1% |
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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 Kanawha, Iowa.
