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Washta

Iowa · 248 residents · 1.01 sq mi
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Washta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $32,500. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
248
−12%since 2000
from 282 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
246 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 279 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.8
+21%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1421812212613001990201020202024Washta
2024180
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,673 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,395
+26%since 2000
from $13,025 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.309
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information22.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing9.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$32,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $265 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.5%
−43.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
13.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.7%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
+28.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
−2%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(240)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(6)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.9%(17)
Diversity Score
7
+292%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+76%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
62.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% 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
4.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.9%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
56.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washta, Iowa?

Washta, Iowa has about 248 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washta, Iowa?

The typical household in Washta, Iowa earns about $36,250 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 $32,500, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Washta, Iowa?

About 8.0% 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 24.7% 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 39 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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