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Washta

Iowa · 199 residents (2025 est.) · 1.01 sq mi
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Washta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,979. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 102 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $48,600. With a median age of 56.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 37% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
180
−36%since 2000
from 282 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
178 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 279 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.8
+50%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:199 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1421812212613001990201020202024Washta
2024180
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,979
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,673 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,946
+153%since 2000
from $13,025 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
+21%since 2010
from 0.309 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade30.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information17%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,600
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $265 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
15.1% rent
Vacancy rate
26.2%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.1%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.0
+13%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(280)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(170)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(4)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other2.8%(5)
Diversity Score13.3%(24)
Diversity Score
13
+658%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+27%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% 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
1.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 16.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.8%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.7%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
43.3%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2012
from 7.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.0%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2017
from 75.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washta, Iowa?

Washta, Iowa has about 180 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washta, Iowa?

The typical household in Washta, Iowa earns about $46,979 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washta, Iowa expensive?

In Washta, Iowa, the median home is worth about $48,600, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Washta, Iowa?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Washta, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washta, Iowa?

About 9.4% of people in Washta, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washta, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Washta, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 107 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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