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CITY · 2010 ACS

Walford

Iowa · 1,463 residents · 1.04 sq mi
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Walford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,750. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value is $211,400. Poverty is rare here, at 0.5% of residents. Households here earn about 94% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,463
+20%since 2000
from 1,224 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.1
+14%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1655769871K2K1990201020202024Walford
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 57.9%(116)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 99%(131)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 1410.6%(155)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 198.3%(121)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 243.2%(47)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3410.7%(157)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4419.8%(289)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5417.2%(251)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 648.1%(119)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 743%(44)
US avg: 7%
75 to 841.8%(26)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over0.5%(7)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,750
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,309
+37%since 2000
from $21,370 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
63.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.266
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$521
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $489 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
75.4%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
9.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.9%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−2%since 2009
from 2.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,439)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0.1%(1)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.1%(1)
Ancestry
German57.7%(877)
Irish21.8%(331)
Swedish9.8%(149)
English8.2%(124)
Czech5.5%(84)
Norwegian4.9%(74)
French3.6%(55)
American3.5%(53)
Dutch3.3%(50)
Italian3.1%(47)
Scottish1.5%(23)
Swiss1.3%(19)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian1.1%(16)
Welsh1.1%(16)
Danish0.6%(9)
Polish0.6%(9)
British0.3%(5)
Arab0.2%(3)
Lebanese0.2%(3)
Austrian0.2%(3)
Belgian0.2%(3)
Slovak0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Swedish population · Largest English population · Largest Czech population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 29.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+135%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.6%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married29.7%(160)
Married58.3%(314)
Widowed1.7%(9)
Divorced10.4%(56)
Women 15+
Never married24.8%(125)
Married61.6%(311)
Widowed4.4%(22)
Divorced9.3%(47)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walford, Iowa?

Walford, Iowa has about 1,463 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walford, Iowa?

The typical household in Walford, Iowa earns about $94,750 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 $211,400, and the typical rent is about $521 a month.

How educated are people in Walford, Iowa?

About 31.6% 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 0.5% 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 1,161 residents, a change of about 384 percent over that period.

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

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