Demographics & People — Story City, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,363 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~3,500 |
| Median Age | 38.7 |
| Total Households | 1,501 |
| Family Households | 942 |
| Average Household Size | 2.17 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0964 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,238 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 146 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 1,098 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 971 |
| Norwegian | 970 |
| English | 333 |
| Other groups | 263 |
| Irish | 257 |
| American | 139 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 108 |
| Swedish | 80 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 71 |
Language
| English Only | 2,990 |
| Spanish | 88 |
| Population 5+ | 3,109 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 101 |
| Population 18+ | 2,472 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Story City, Iowa.