Demographics & People — Emmetsburg, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,651 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,600 |
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| Median Age | 44.7 |
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| Total Households | 1,628 |
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| Family Households | 809 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.09 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0581 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,526 |
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| Black or African American | 3 |
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| Asian | 43 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 62 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,707 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 719 |
| Irish | 619 |
| Norwegian | 405 |
| English | 315 |
| Other groups | 218 |
| American | 194 |
| Swedish | 153 |
| Danish | 118 |
| French (except Basque) | 106 |
Language
| English Only | 3,406 |
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| Spanish | 17 |
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| Population 5+ | 3,440 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 279 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,953 |
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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 Emmetsburg, Iowa.
