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Walcott

Iowa · 1,530 residents (2025 est.) · 3.11 sq mi
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Walcott is a city of 1,725 people in Iowa. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Owners hold 80% of the housing stock. 0% of people here were born outside the United States. At a median age of 43.5, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $190,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,725
+13%since 2000
from 1,528 in 2000
1,530 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
554 / sq mi
+5%since 2009
from 527 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
43.5
+22%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.11 sq mi
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K19902000201020202024Walcott
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.9%(119)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.3%(109)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.7%(98)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.1%(105)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.9%(84)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.4%(179)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.5%(199)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.9%(188)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.2%(245)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.4%(266)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845%(86)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.7%(47)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$78,580
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,281 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$37,739
+89%since 2000
from $20,018 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.3%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
6.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.357
−2%since 2010
from 0.363 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing7.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$190,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$787
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,442
79.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
20.2% rent
9.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.31 people
−5%since 2009
from 2.42 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
13.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
31.3%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.4
+15%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
34
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,485)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(17)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(1,557)
Black1.9%(33)
Hispanic / Latino3%(51)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(84)
23
+65%since 2009
from 14 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.4%(42)
Ancestry
German45.2%(779)
Irish15.4%(266)
English10.8%(186)
Norwegian2.1%(37)
Polish2.1%(36)
Czech1.3%(23)
Dutch1.2%(21)
Scottish1%(18)
American0.9%(16)
French0.9%(15)
Italian0.9%(15)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(15)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Belgian0.8%(13)
Danish0.5%(8)
Russian0.5%(8)
Austrian0.3%(6)
Swedish0.3%(6)
Welsh0.3%(6)
Section 05

Education

19.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
3.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
83.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
5.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
7.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
2.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
2.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
69.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 75.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
83.6%
+21.0 ptssince 2020
from 62.6% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
9.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
33.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

51.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
48.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
12.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
12.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2012
from 9.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
3.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2013
from 6.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
91.2%
+20.2 ptssince 2017
from 71.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
93.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 85.3% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
91.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 90.4% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.3%(216)
Married55.5%(396)
Widowed5.2%(37)
Divorced9.1%(65)
Women 15+
Never married23.2%(159)
Married55.2%(378)
Widowed7.7%(53)
Divorced13.9%(95)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

3.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2013
from 6.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
68.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 59.6% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
10.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
20.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
11.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
77.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 71.4% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
32.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 40.5% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)22.8%(38)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)13.2%(22)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era31.7%(53)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War2.4%(4)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 167 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walcott, Iowa?

Walcott, Iowa has about 1,725 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walcott, Iowa?

The typical household in Walcott, Iowa earns about $78,580 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walcott, Iowa expensive?

In Walcott, Iowa, the median home is worth about $190,300, and the typical rent is about $787 a month.

How educated are people in Walcott, Iowa?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Walcott, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walcott, Iowa?

About 6.6% of people in Walcott, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walcott, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Walcott, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 369 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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