Demographics & People — Anthon, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 488 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~600 |
| Median Age | 47.3 |
| Total Households | 232 |
| Family Households | 151 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0995 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 433 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 223 |
| Irish | 118 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 116 |
| English | 70 |
| Other groups | 63 |
| American | 34 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 23 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| Norwegian | 20 |
| Danish | 13 |
Language
| English Only | 438 |
| Spanish | 18 |
| Population 5+ | 456 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 38 |
| Population 18+ | 459 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 4.6% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Anthon, Iowa.