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Van Wert

Iowa · 178 residents · 0.356 sq mi
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Van Wert has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,500. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 53 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $53,000. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
178
−23%since 2000
from 231 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
500 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 649 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.5
+23%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
891512132753371990201020202024Van Wert
2024188
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,500
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,202
+40%since 2000
from $16,564 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade39.2%
US avg: 10%
Information19%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
17.1% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+28%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(227)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(172)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(10)
Diversity Score17%(30)
Diversity Score
17
+685%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+59%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−18.0 ptssince 2011
from 19.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.5%
−50.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Wert, Iowa?

Van Wert, Iowa has about 178 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Van Wert, Iowa?

The typical household in Van Wert, Iowa earns about $37,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Van Wert, Iowa expensive?

In Van Wert, Iowa, the median home is worth about $53,000.

How educated are people in Van Wert, Iowa?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Van Wert, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Van Wert, Iowa?

About 4.4% of people in Van Wert, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Van Wert, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Van Wert, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 83 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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