Demographics & People — Iowa City, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 75,264 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~76,900 |
| Median Age | 26.2 |
| Total Households | 30,780 |
| Family Households | 12,434 |
| Average Household Size | 2.23 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3993 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 56,551 |
| Black or African American | 6,342 |
| Asian | 5,156 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,088 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 19,167 |
| Other groups | 16,633 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 13,588 |
| Irish | 10,748 |
| English | 7,899 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 5,014 |
| Subsaharan African | 3,320 |
| Italian | 2,780 |
| Norwegian | 2,559 |
| American | 2,514 |
Language
| English Only | 59,057 |
| Spanish | 3,662 |
| Population 5+ | 72,123 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 2,084 |
| Population 18+ | 63,940 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 12.2% |
| 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 Iowa City, Iowa.