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Walford

Iowa · 1,366 residents · 1.04 sq mi
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Walford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $220,400. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. Households here earn about 78% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,366
+12%since 2000
from 1,224 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,313 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,177 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+30%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1655769871K2K1990201020202024Walford
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,826
+105%since 2000
from $21,370 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 10%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$220,400
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $489 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
8.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−13%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(1,277)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(25)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other4.2%(58)
Diversity Score15.9%(217)
Diversity Score
16
+1195%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 29.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+131%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
81.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 83.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.3%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−94.9 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walford, Iowa?

Walford, Iowa has about 1,366 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walford, Iowa?

The typical household in Walford, Iowa earns about $110,000 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 $220,400, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Walford, Iowa?

About 37.5% 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 1,064 residents, a change of about 352 percent over that period.

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