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Oelwein

Iowa · 6,692 residents · 4.814 sq mi
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Oelwein has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,347. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $52,500. With a median age of 40.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,692
+3%since 1990
from 6,493 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
40.8
+8%since 1990
from 37.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.2%(417)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97%(466)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.6%(444)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.1%(473)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 244.9%(328)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411%(733)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4413.4%(894)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5412.4%(831)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.8%(586)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 7410.3%(687)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 848.5%(566)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over4%(267)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,347
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,535 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,502
+76%since 1990
from $9,923 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.7%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 17.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,500
+49%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$407
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $302 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.9%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 73.8% in 1990
27.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(6,362)
Black0.2%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2%(132)
Asian0.4%(27)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(6,408)
Black0.4%(28)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(153)
Asian0.4%(26)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.8%(48)
Cuban0.5%(30)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.6%(35)
Cambodian0.3%(18)
Korean0%(1)
Ancestry
German32.1%(1,873)
American17.1%(1,000)
Irish16.5%(961)
English8.4%(488)
Norwegian3%(175)
Italian2.9%(168)
French2.1%(122)
Dutch1%(60)
Polish1%(57)
Welsh1%(56)
Swiss0.6%(36)
Swedish0.5%(30)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish0.4%(26)
Danish0.4%(25)
Hungarian0.3%(18)
Greek0.3%(16)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(13)
Latvian0.2%(11)
Portuguese0.2%(11)
Russian0.2%(11)
Ukrainian0.2%(9)
Belgian0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Norwegian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.2%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 74.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.9 min
−22%since 1990
from 16.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.9%(604)
Married59.2%(1,437)
Widowed4.4%(107)
Divorced11.5%(278)
Women 15+
Never married18.1%(529)
Married50.7%(1,481)
Widowed20.8%(608)
Divorced10.3%(301)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oelwein, Iowa?

Oelwein, Iowa has about 6,692 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Oelwein, Iowa?

The typical household in Oelwein, Iowa earns about $27,347 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oelwein, Iowa expensive?

In Oelwein, Iowa, the median home is worth about $52,500, and the typical rent is about $407 a month.

How educated are people in Oelwein, Iowa?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Oelwein, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oelwein, Iowa?

About 13.7% of people in Oelwein, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oelwein, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Oelwein, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 199 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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