Demographics & People — Lakota, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 249 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~300 |
| Median Age | 42.3 |
| Total Households | 117 |
| Family Households | 76 |
| Average Household Size | 2.13 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1683 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 225 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 111 |
| German | 88 |
| Norwegian | 54 |
| Other groups | 33 |
| Swedish | 24 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| American | 19 |
| Irish | 12 |
| Hispanic: Cuban | 12 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 9 |
Language
| English Only | 233 |
| Spanish | 7 |
| Population 5+ | 241 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 18 |
| Population 18+ | 195 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 10.2% |
| 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 Lakota, Iowa.