Demographics & People — Rock Rapids, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,653 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,700 |
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| Median Age | 41.0 |
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| Total Households | 1,017 |
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| Family Households | 681 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.51 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1417 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,420 |
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| Black or African American | 5 |
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| Asian | 8 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 187 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,042 |
| Dutch | 640 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 628 |
| Other groups | 347 |
| American | 159 |
| Irish | 149 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 145 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 145 |
| Scandinavian | 114 |
| English | 97 |
Language
| English Only | 2,474 |
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| Spanish | 83 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,564 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 92 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,848 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 12.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.0% |
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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 Rock Rapids, Iowa.
