Demographics & People — Oskaloosa, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 11,492 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~11,500 |
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| Median Age | 37.6 |
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| Total Households | 4,656 |
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| Family Households | 2,899 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.32 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1224 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,653 |
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| Black or African American | 228 |
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| Asian | 199 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 301 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 3,450 |
| German | 2,596 |
| Other groups | 1,676 |
| English | 1,427 |
| Irish | 1,231 |
| Dutch | 1,038 |
| American | 874 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 358 |
| Norwegian | 285 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 281 |
Language
| English Only | 10,571 |
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| Spanish | 132 |
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| Population 5+ | 10,916 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 443 |
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| Population 18+ | 8,791 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.5% |
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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 Oskaloosa, Iowa.
