Demographics & People — Traer, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,464 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,700 |
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| Median Age | 46.5 |
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| Total Households | 633 |
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| Family Households | 345 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.22 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0138 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,424 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 494 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 359 |
| Irish | 287 |
| English | 188 |
| Czech | 126 |
| Other groups | 89 |
| Norwegian | 69 |
| Danish | 68 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| French (except Basque) | 27 |
Language
| English Only | 1,438 |
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| Spanish | 9 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,447 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 108 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,141 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.8% |
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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 Traer, Iowa.
