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Watkins

Iowa · 201 residents · 0.414 sq mi
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Watkins is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,296. The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 154 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2023, reaching $102,800. At a median age of 18.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 18.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

201
+328%since 2023
from 47 in 2023
2010 – 2024
486 / sq mi
+328%since 2023
from 114 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
18.8
−34%since 2023
from 28.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
3278124170216201020202024Watkins
2024201
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$96,296
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$21,498
−33%since 2023
from $32,177 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.2%
+53.2 ptssince 2023
from 25.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.179
−47%since 2023
from 0.336 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade46.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food30%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$102,800
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $53,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
1.1
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(47)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(201)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.1%
−46.0 ptssince 2023
from 57.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

64.4%
−35.6 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
35.6%
+35.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
52.3%
−22.1 ptssince 2023
from 74.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
23.3%
−25.2 ptssince 2023
from 48.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
35.6%
+35.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

63.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 63.8% in 2023
36.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 36.2% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
5.0%
−16.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
94.5%
+20.1 ptssince 2023
from 74.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
5.5%
−20.1 ptssince 2023
from 25.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watkins, Iowa?

Watkins, Iowa has about 201 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watkins, Iowa?

The typical household in Watkins, Iowa earns about $96,296 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Watkins, Iowa expensive?

In Watkins, Iowa, the median home is worth about $102,800.

How educated are people in Watkins, Iowa?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Watkins, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Watkins, Iowa?

About 0.0% of people in Watkins, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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

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