CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Walcott

Iowa · 1,356 residents · 3.111 sq mi

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Walcott has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,239. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $58,700.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 32.8

US median: 33.0

Less educated

12% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 13%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

1,356

−11%vs 2000

vs 1,528 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

436 / sq mi

−11%vs 2000

vs 491 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

32.8

−8%vs 2000

vs 35.8 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20242K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$29,239

−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $45,281 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$12,900

−36%vs 2000

vs $20,018 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

8.3%

+1.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 7.0% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$58,700

−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $88,400 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$334

Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $438 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

74.7%

−3.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 78.3% in 2000

25.3% rent

Afford Score

2.0

+3%vs 2000

vs 2.0 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,485)

Black0.3%(4)

Hispanic / Latino1.1%(17)

Asian0.5%(8)

Other0%

Diversity Score4.7%(72)

1990

White, non-Hispanic99.4%(1,348)

Black0%(0)

Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)

Asian0.6%(8)

Other0%(0)

Diversity Score2.7%(37)

Diversity Score

−42%vs 2000

vs 5 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

12.2%

−4.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 16.8% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

76.8%

−10.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 86.9% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

4.9%

−0.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 5.1% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

20.9 min

+61%vs 2000

vs 13.0 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walcott, Iowa?

Walcott, Iowa has about 1,356 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Walcott, Iowa?

The typical household in Walcott, Iowa earns about $29,239 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 $58,700, and the typical rent is about $334 a month.

How educated are people in Walcott, Iowa?

About 12.2% 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 8.3% of people in Walcott, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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