Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Schleswig, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

831

Median Agei

41.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

63.7%529

Hispanic/Latino

28.9%240

Asian

4.2%35

Two or More

2.2%18

Black

1.1%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.7%10

High School Diploma

38.4%221

Some College (<1 yr)

8.3%48

Some College (1+ yr)

8.9%51

Associate's Degree

8.9%51

Bachelor's Degree

9.9%57

Master's Degree

5.7%33

Professional Degree

1.6%9

Doctorate

0.5%3

HS or Higher

83.9%

BA or Higher

17.7%

Graduate+

7.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$163,600

Median Renti

$528

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77%312

Renter-Occupied

23%93

Total Units

449

Homeownership

77%

Vacancy Rate

9.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.5%14

$50K–$100K

23.1%72

$100K–$150K

14.4%45

$150K–$200K

23.1%72

$200K–$300K

22.8%71

$300K–$500K

8.3%26

$500K–$1M

3.2%10

$1M+

0.6%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

3.6%16

2000–2009

6.2%28

1990–1999

1.1%5

1980–1989

2%9

1970–1979

16%72

1960–1969

14%63

1950–1959

9.6%43

1940–1949

4%18

1939 or earlier

43.4%195

Heating Fuel

Electricity

56%227

Bottled/LP Gas

40.5%164

Fuel Oil

2%8

No Fuel

1.2%5

Utility Gas

0.2%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,315

Mean Household Incomei

$81,282

Per Capita Incomei

$38,324

Poverty Ratei

12.9%

Unemploymenti

1.2%

Labor Forcei

431

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.9%24

$10K–$15K

4%16

$15K–$20K

2.5%10

$20K–$25K

2.5%10

$25K–$30K

0.7%3

$30K–$35K

2.7%11

$35K–$40K

5.4%22

$40K–$45K

6.2%25

$45K–$50K

4.7%19

$50K–$60K

5.7%23

$60K–$75K

21.2%86

$75K–$100K

17.3%70

$100K–$125K

8.9%36

$125K–$150K

3.7%15

$150K–$200K

2.2%9

$200K+

6.4%26

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers7 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

9211.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

420

Avg. Commutei

27.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

426

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

51(8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

81.7%Insured

18.3%Uninsured