Demographics & People — Emerson, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 547 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~600 |
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| Median Age | 45.4 |
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| Total Households | 233 |
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| Family Households | 157 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.35 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0457 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 504 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 5 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 150 |
| English | 94 |
| Irish | 86 |
| German | 78 |
| Other groups | 61 |
| American | 33 |
| Swedish | 30 |
| Dutch | 24 |
| Czech | 18 |
| Norwegian | 17 |
Language
| English Only | 526 |
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| Spanish | 2 |
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| Population 5+ | 531 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 60 |
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| Population 18+ | 394 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.7% |
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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 Emerson, Iowa.
