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.

Zwingle, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

Median Agei

40.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.2%67

Two or More

11.8%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.8%1

High School Diploma

30.4%17

Some College (<1 yr)

12.5%7

Some College (1+ yr)

25%14

Associate's Degree

8.9%5

Bachelor's Degree

1.8%1

HS or Higher

80.4%

BA or Higher

1.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$175,000

Median Renti

$950

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70%28

Renter-Occupied

30%12

Total Units

Homeownership

70%

Vacancy Rate

13%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.1%2

$50K–$100K

28.6%8

$100K–$150K

10.7%3

$150K–$200K

42.9%12

$200K–$300K

3.6%1

$300K–$500K

7.1%2

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2000–2009

30.4%14

1980–1989

4.3%2

1970–1979

6.5%3

1960–1969

10.9%5

1950–1959

4.3%2

1939 or earlier

43.5%20

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

90%36

Wood

5%2

Bottled/LP Gas

2.5%1

Electricity

2.5%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$78,750

Mean Household Incomei

$69,928

Per Capita Incomei

$32,857

Poverty Ratei

38.2%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

2.5%1

$15K–$20K

25%10

$20K–$25K

2.5%1

$30K–$35K

5%2

$40K–$45K

2.5%1

$45K–$50K

2.5%1

$60K–$75K

5%2

$75K–$100K

10%4

$100K–$125K

45%18

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 Vouchers1 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%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

19.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

0(0% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.4%Insured

6.6%Uninsured