Demographics & People — Polk City, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,833 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~6,500 |
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| Median Age | 39.1 |
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| Total Households | 2,032 |
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| Family Households | 1,696 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.84 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0501 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,628 |
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| Black or African American | 23 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 125 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 2,459 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,378 |
| Irish | 1,075 |
| English | 580 |
| Other groups | 434 |
| Norwegian | 363 |
| Swedish | 211 |
| Danish | 187 |
| Italian | 127 |
| Polish | 125 |
Language
| English Only | 5,513 |
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| Spanish | 17 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,547 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 201 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,046 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 21.9% |
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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 Polk City, Iowa.
