Demographics & People — Eldora, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,622 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,600 |
| Median Age | 39.5 |
| Total Households | 985 |
| Family Households | 678 |
| Average Household Size | 2.44 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1463 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,283 |
| Black or African American | 60 |
| Asian | 87 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 1,018 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 756 |
| Other groups | 315 |
| Irish | 287 |
| English | 251 |
| American | 140 |
| Norwegian | 136 |
| French (except Basque) | 79 |
| Scottish | 63 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 52 |
Language
| English Only | 2,380 |
| Spanish | 23 |
| Population 5+ | 2,529 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 169 |
| Population 18+ | 2,052 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 4.0% |
| 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 Eldora, Iowa.