Storm Lake, IA is a small city located in Buena Vista County with a population of 11,166. The population density is 1,979 people per square mile, which is much higher than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Storm Lake has many businesses such as Ace Hardware, Hy-Vee Grocery Store, and Pizza Ranch. There are also year-round outdoor activities to enjoy like fishing at Storm Lake Marina and boating on the lake itself. For those looking for local organizations or sporting events to be involved in, The YMCA provides various additional activities such as basketball and volleyball leagues. Storm Lake also hosts several high school sports teams such as football and track and field. There are also 5Ks that take place near the lake throughout the year. Storm Lake has something for everyone!
The population in Storm Lake is 11,166. There are 2,117 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Storm Lake is 30.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Storm Lake is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Storm Lake
- 46.8% are married
- 7.4% are divorced
- 39.6% are married with children
- 21.0% have children, but are single
Race in Storm Lake
- 39.2% are White
- 3.9% are Black
- 16.4% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 37.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 2.4% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander