Demographics & People — Eldora, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,622 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,600 |
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| Median Age | 39.5 |
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| Total Households | 985 |
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| Family Households | 678 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.44 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1463 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,283 |
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| Black or African American | 60 |
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| Asian | 87 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| 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 |
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| Spanish | 23 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,529 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 169 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,052 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.0% |
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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 Eldora, Iowa.
