Demographics & People — Fort Madison, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,221 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~9,900 |
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| Median Age | 42.1 |
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| Total Households | 4,579 |
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| Family Households | 2,433 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.06 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2039 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,983 |
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| Black or African American | 492 |
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| Asian | 21 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 610 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 3,766 |
| German | 2,936 |
| Irish | 1,686 |
| Other groups | 1,585 |
| English | 905 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 606 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 589 |
| American | 257 |
| Scottish | 257 |
| Swedish | 237 |
Language
| English Only | 9,496 |
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| Spanish | 164 |
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| Population 5+ | 9,734 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 710 |
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| Population 18+ | 8,251 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.6% |
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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 Fort Madison, Iowa.
