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Walford

Iowa · 1,359 residents (2025 est.) · 1.04 sq mi
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Walford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $303,000. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 72% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% 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

Total population
1,329
+9%since 2000
from 1,224 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,278 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,177 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
+20%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,359 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1655769871K2K1990201020202024Walford
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$128,750
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,833 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,829
+110%since 2000
from $21,370 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.306
+15%since 2010
from 0.266 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$303,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
7.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.4%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+2%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,210)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,250)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(64)
Diversity Score14.1%(188)
Diversity Score
14
+1048%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 29.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+132%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 83.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.2%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
48.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 5.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
−94.3 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2017
from 89.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 99.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walford, Iowa?

Walford, Iowa has about 1,329 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walford, Iowa?

The typical household in Walford, Iowa earns about $128,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walford, Iowa expensive?

In Walford, Iowa, the median home is worth about $303,000.

How educated are people in Walford, Iowa?

About 34.2% of adults age 25 and over in Walford, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walford, Iowa?

About 1.1% of people in Walford, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walford, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Walford, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,027 residents, a change of about 340 percent over that period.

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