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Wallingford

Iowa · 197 residents · 0.988 sq mi
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Wallingford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,071. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $47,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
197
−6%since 2000
from 210 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
199 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 213 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.9
+3%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1161511862212561990201020202024Wallingford
2024128
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,071
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,959
+29%since 2000
from $13,137 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade33.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,500
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$583
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.1%
−36.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
16.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.3%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
+12%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(198)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.5%(28)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99%(195)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(2)
Diversity Score4.4%(9)
Diversity Score
4
−67%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+147%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
27.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.3%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.5%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wallingford, Iowa?

Wallingford, Iowa has about 197 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wallingford, Iowa?

The typical household in Wallingford, Iowa earns about $41,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wallingford, Iowa expensive?

In Wallingford, Iowa, the median home is worth about $47,500, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Wallingford, Iowa?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wallingford, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wallingford, Iowa?

About 5.2% of people in Wallingford, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wallingford, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Wallingford, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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