Demographics & People — Kalona, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,679 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,700 |
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| Median Age | 41.4 |
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| Total Households | 1,191 |
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| Family Households | 766 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.19 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0954 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,524 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 8 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 125 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,054 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 671 |
| Irish | 303 |
| Other groups | 240 |
| English | 183 |
| Swiss | 135 |
| Swedish | 108 |
| Dutch | 108 |
| American | 94 |
| European | 87 |
Language
| English Only | 2,220 |
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| Spanish | 95 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,463 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 110 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,027 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.4% |
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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 Kalona, Iowa.
