Demographics & People — Grinnell, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 9,527 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~9,500 |
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| Median Age | 36.5 |
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| Total Households | 3,741 |
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| Family Households | 1,917 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.14 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1926 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,375 |
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| Black or African American | 220 |
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| Asian | 375 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 372 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 2,955 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,368 |
| Irish | 1,417 |
| English | 1,198 |
| Other groups | 1,184 |
| Dutch | 809 |
| American | 498 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 332 |
| Norwegian | 308 |
| Scottish | 299 |
Language
| English Only | 8,538 |
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| Spanish | 220 |
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| Population 5+ | 9,217 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 482 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,659 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 12.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 17.6% |
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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 Grinnell, Iowa.
