Demographics & People — Laurens, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,234 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,100 |
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| Median Age | 47.2 |
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| Total Households | 537 |
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| Family Households | 358 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.24 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1386 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,141 |
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| Black or African American | 19 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 72 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 471 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 338 |
| Irish | 246 |
| English | 129 |
| Other groups | 97 |
| Swedish | 73 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 66 |
| Norwegian | 60 |
| American | 42 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 41 |
Language
| English Only | 1,100 |
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| Spanish | 59 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,171 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 104 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,008 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.0% |
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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 Laurens, Iowa.
