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Villisca

Iowa · 1,132 residents · 1.785 sq mi
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Villisca has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,436. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 212 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $64,300. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,132
−16%since 2000
from 1,344 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
634 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 753 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+5%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9691K1K1K1K1990201020202024Villisca
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,436
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,694 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,890
+91%since 2000
from $14,067 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.1%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $258 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
25.1% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−8%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,327)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(18)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(1,075)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(8)
Diversity Score6.4%(72)
Diversity Score
6
+390%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+79%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
54.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Villisca, Iowa?

Villisca, Iowa has about 1,132 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Villisca, Iowa?

The typical household in Villisca, Iowa earns about $50,436 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Villisca, Iowa expensive?

In Villisca, Iowa, the median home is worth about $64,300, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Villisca, Iowa?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Villisca, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Villisca, Iowa?

About 27.1% of people in Villisca, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Villisca, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Villisca, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 200 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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