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Walcott

Iowa · 1,551 residents · 3.111 sq mi
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Walcott has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,279. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% 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 $134,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
1,551
+2%since 2000
from 1,528 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
499 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 491 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+21%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Walcott
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,279
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,281 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,529
+38%since 2000
from $20,018 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance13.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$681
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
21.1% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+26%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(1,450)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(43)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.8%(44)
Diversity Score14.8%(230)
Diversity Score
15
+214%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+67%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−16.9 ptssince 2011
from 75.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−88.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walcott, Iowa?

Walcott, Iowa has about 1,551 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walcott, Iowa?

The typical household in Walcott, Iowa earns about $54,279 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 $134,000, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Walcott, Iowa?

About 18.1% 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 10.5% 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 195 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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