Demographics & People — Mount Ayr, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,739 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,000 |
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| Median Age | 38.8 |
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| Total Households | 688 |
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| Family Households | 454 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.41 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0598 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,674 |
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| Black or African American | 9 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 659 |
| German | 364 |
| English | 324 |
| Other groups | 263 |
| American | 186 |
| Irish | 120 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 92 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 92 |
| Scottish | 50 |
| Norwegian | 29 |
Language
| English Only | 1,561 |
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| Spanish | 48 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,609 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 95 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,366 |
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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 Mount Ayr, Iowa.
