Anita, IA

City

Demographics of Anita

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

15.0%

Households with Children

27.9%

School Enrollment K-12

149

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 2.2%
School Age (5-17): 24.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 7.4%
Working Age (35-54): 25.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.9%
Seniors (65+): 23.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 6.1%
High School / GED: 46.1%
Some College or Associate's: 32.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 16.4%
Single Parents: 11.5%
Couples & Adults: 30.8%
Living Alone: 41.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 93.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.6%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 5.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 42.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 58.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Pacific Islander Population by Origin

Includes communities from Hawaii, Samoa, Guam, and other Pacific islands.

Polynesian: 100.0%
Micronesian: 0.0%
Melanesian: 0.0%
Other Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 89.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 9.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 98.1%
Spanish: 1.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.5%
Elementary (1-4): 3.8%
Middle School (5-8): 11.2%
High School (9-12): 10.2%
College / Graduate: 1.2%
Not Enrolled: 72.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Anita

Neighborhood

Cass, IA

Norway Center / Lorah

North Branch / Wichita

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources