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North Washington

Iowa · 103 residents (2025 est.) · 0.203 sq mi
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North Washington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,964. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $135,000. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
134
+14%since 2000
from 118 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
660 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 581 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.3
+35%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:103 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
57871181491791990201020202024North Washington
2024134
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,964
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,542 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,420
+159%since 2000
from $15,611 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
+35.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
+91%since 2010
from 0.238 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information35.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,000
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.6%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
6.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.1%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+67%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
73
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(116)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(123)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(7)
Diversity Score19.2%(26)
Diversity Score
19
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
−10%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 91.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.2%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
38.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.4%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.8%
+25.0 ptssince 2012
from 10.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.7%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 98.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2017
from 80.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Washington, Iowa?

North Washington, Iowa has about 134 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Washington, Iowa?

The typical household in North Washington, Iowa earns about $71,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Washington, Iowa expensive?

In North Washington, Iowa, the median home is worth about $135,000.

How educated are people in North Washington, Iowa?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in North Washington, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Washington, Iowa?

About 10.6% of people in North Washington, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Washington, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, North Washington, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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