Demographics & People — Clarinda, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,366 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,300 |
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| Median Age | 40.1 |
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| Total Households | 1,930 |
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| Family Households | 1,066 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1857 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,605 |
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| Black or African American | 240 |
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| Asian | 93 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 177 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,704 |
| German | 1,374 |
| Other groups | 1,007 |
| English | 632 |
| Irish | 580 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 226 |
| American | 192 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 189 |
| Swedish | 188 |
| Scottish | 137 |
Language
| English Only | 4,993 |
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| Spanish | 65 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,145 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 394 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,316 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.4% |
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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 Clarinda, Iowa.
