Demographics & People — Palo, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,173 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,300 |
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| Median Age | 32.7 |
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| Total Households | 401 |
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| Family Households | 322 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.93 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0435 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,105 |
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| Black or African American | 8 |
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| Asian | 2 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 427 |
| German | 387 |
| Other groups | 177 |
| Irish | 176 |
| English | 65 |
| Czech | 58 |
| Norwegian | 36 |
| Dutch | 33 |
| Polish | 31 |
| Italian | 26 |
Language
| English Only | 1,022 |
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| Spanish | 12 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,048 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 65 |
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| Population 18+ | 817 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 14.6% |
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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 Palo, Iowa.
