Demographics & People — Norwalk, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 13,610 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~15,600 |
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| Median Age | 37.8 |
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| Total Households | 5,288 |
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| Family Households | 3,655 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.55 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0343 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 13,101 |
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| Black or African American | 8 |
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| Asian | 23 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 201 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 4,986 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,133 |
| English | 1,886 |
| Irish | 1,507 |
| Other groups | 1,407 |
| Norwegian | 659 |
| Italian | 517 |
| Dutch | 483 |
| Swedish | 387 |
| American | 375 |
Language
| English Only | 12,637 |
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| Spanish | 113 |
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| Population 5+ | 12,775 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 557 |
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| Population 18+ | 9,446 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 19.1% |
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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 Norwalk, Iowa.
