Demographics & People — Nevada, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,952 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~7,100 |
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| Median Age | 40.2 |
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| Total Households | 3,052 |
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| Family Households | 1,742 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.23 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2136 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,920 |
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| Black or African American | 24 |
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| Asian | 1 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 790 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 2,400 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,361 |
| English | 1,032 |
| Other groups | 935 |
| Irish | 827 |
| Norwegian | 684 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 488 |
| Scandinavian | 370 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 357 |
| Swedish | 270 |
Language
| English Only | 6,033 |
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| Spanish | 598 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,675 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 367 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,245 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.7% |
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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 Nevada, Iowa.
