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Walcott

Iowa · 1,528 residents · 3.111 sq mi
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The short version

Walcott has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,281. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $88,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,528
+13%since 1990
from 1,356 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
491 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 436 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.8
+9%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Walcott
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,281
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,239 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,018
+55%since 1990
from $12,900 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.0%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,400
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$438
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $334 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.3%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 74.7% in 1990
21.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−3%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(1,348)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0.6%(8)
Diversity Score2.7%(37)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,485)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(17)
Asian0.5%(8)
Diversity Score4.7%(72)
Diversity Score
5
+73%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.9%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 76.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.0 min
−38%since 1990
from 20.9 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.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walcott, Iowa?

Walcott, Iowa has about 1,528 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Walcott, Iowa?

The typical household in Walcott, Iowa earns about $45,281 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 $88,400, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Walcott, Iowa?

About 16.8% 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 7.0% 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 172 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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