Demographics & People — New Sharon, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,147 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,300 |
| Median Age | 40.9 |
| Total Households | 552 |
| Family Households | 297 |
| Average Household Size | 2.08 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,103 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 376 |
| German | 248 |
| Irish | 220 |
| English | 128 |
| Dutch | 120 |
| Other groups | 110 |
| Norwegian | 59 |
| Welsh | 54 |
| American | 51 |
| Scotch-Irish | 31 |
Language
| English Only | 1,096 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 1,096 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 68 |
| Population 18+ | 957 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for New Sharon, Iowa.