Demographics & People — Central City, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,266 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,600 |
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| Median Age | 36.8 |
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| Total Households | 519 |
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| Family Households | 331 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.44 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0236 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,240 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 471 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 311 |
| Irish | 168 |
| English | 126 |
| Czech | 93 |
| Other groups | 75 |
| Norwegian | 43 |
| French (except Basque) | 32 |
| Scandinavian | 30 |
| American | 26 |
Language
| English Only | 1,169 |
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| Spanish | 2 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,171 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 82 |
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| Population 18+ | 927 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 19.9% |
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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 Central City, Iowa.
