Demographics & People — Carson, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 768 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,000 |
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| Median Age | 41.8 |
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| Total Households | 311 |
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| Family Households | 190 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.47 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0186 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 737 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 287 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 259 |
| Irish | 99 |
| Other groups | 81 |
| English | 68 |
| American | 35 |
| Danish | 25 |
| Italian | 25 |
| Swedish | 12 |
| Dutch | 10 |
Language
| English Only | 731 |
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| Spanish | 1 |
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| Population 5+ | 734 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 37 |
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| Population 18+ | 600 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.0% |
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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 Carson, Iowa.
