Demographics & People — Winterset, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,384 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,500 |
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| Median Age | 37.5 |
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| Total Households | 2,294 |
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| Family Households | 1,173 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.27 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0834 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,165 |
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| Black or African American | 153 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 80 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,828 |
| German | 1,609 |
| Irish | 880 |
| Other groups | 684 |
| English | 290 |
| American | 241 |
| Dutch | 174 |
| Welsh | 140 |
| Scandinavian | 134 |
| Norwegian | 130 |
Language
| English Only | 5,070 |
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| Spanish | 1 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,071 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 237 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,879 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 14.4% |
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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 Winterset, Iowa.
