Demographics & People — State Center, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,548 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,100 |
| Median Age | 40.7 |
| Total Households | 635 |
| Family Households | 358 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2074 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,404 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 187 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 589 |
| Other groups | 350 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 349 |
| Irish | 235 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 200 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 200 |
| English | 193 |
| Norwegian | 115 |
| Italian | 94 |
| American | 25 |
Language
| English Only | 1,314 |
| Spanish | 86 |
| Population 5+ | 1,400 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 103 |
| Population 18+ | 1,162 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.2 minutes |
| Work from Home | 18.3% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for State Center, Iowa.