Demographics & People — Avoca, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,369 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,600 |
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| Median Age | 49.3 |
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| Total Households | 665 |
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| Family Households | 366 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.04 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0267 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,315 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 8 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 667 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 285 |
| Irish | 247 |
| Danish | 173 |
| Other groups | 109 |
| English | 78 |
| American | 62 |
| Italian | 35 |
| Polish | 33 |
| European | 27 |
Language
| English Only | 1,237 |
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| Spanish | 7 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,251 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 145 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,115 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.2% |
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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 Avoca, Iowa.
