Demographics & People — Mapleton, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 997 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,000 |
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| Median Age | 53.1 |
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| Total Households | 518 |
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| Family Households | 280 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.84 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0795 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 948 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 422 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 211 |
| Irish | 118 |
| Other groups | 88 |
| English | 52 |
| American | 45 |
| Swedish | 43 |
| Norwegian | 37 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| Scottish | 30 |
Language
| English Only | 906 |
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| Spanish | 35 |
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| Population 5+ | 947 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 62 |
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| Population 18+ | 778 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.3% |
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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 Mapleton, Iowa.
