Demographics & People — Muscatine, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 23,567 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~23,300 |
| Median Age | 37.0 |
| Total Households | 9,576 |
| Family Households | 6,016 |
| Average Household Size | 2.41 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3797 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 18,813 |
| Black or African American | 1,095 |
| Asian | 160 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,546 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 9,566 |
| German | 4,990 |
| Other groups | 4,853 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,759 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3,629 |
| Irish | 1,961 |
| English | 1,625 |
| American | 976 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 545 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 527 |
Language
| English Only | 18,329 |
| Spanish | 2,849 |
| Population 5+ | 21,893 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,121 |
| Population 18+ | 17,662 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |
| 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 Muscatine, Iowa.