Demographics & People — Tama, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,079 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~3,000 |
| Median Age | 36.2 |
| Total Households | 1,066 |
| Family Households | 747 |
| Average Household Size | 2.82 |
| Diversity Index | 0.475 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,022 |
| Black or African American | 73 |
| Asian | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,013 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 1,214 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,180 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 955 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 906 |
| German | 490 |
| Irish | 320 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 205 |
| Hispanic: Guatemalan | 205 |
| Czech | 156 |
| English | 105 |
Language
| English Only | 1,967 |
| Spanish | 773 |
| Population 5+ | 2,886 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 171 |
| Population 18+ | 2,083 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Tama, Iowa.