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Watkins

Iowa · 118 residents · 0.414 sq mi
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Watkins is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $104,821. Population has fallen 23% since 2011, a loss of 36 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $117,600. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 114% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
118
−23%vs 2011
vs 154 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
285 / sq mi
−23%vs 2011
vs 372 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
48.3
+7%vs 2011
vs 45.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
3278124170216201020202024Watkins
2024201
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,821
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $105,375 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,907
+20%vs 2011
vs $24,953 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
81.6%
+6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.121
+25%vs 2011
vs 0.097 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information31%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade25.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance15.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical15.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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
$117,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $113,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
30.9%
−69.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
10.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.1
+5%vs 2011
vs 1.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(139)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22%(34)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(117)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(2)
Diversity Score
2
−90%vs 2011
vs 22 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+9.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.9 min
+5%vs 2011
vs 41.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
15.5%
−6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.7% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
+12.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.1%
+12.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.1%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.1% in 2011
Female
40.9%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.9% in 2011
Foreign born
9.1%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
25.2%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watkins, Iowa?

Watkins, Iowa has about 118 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watkins, Iowa?

The typical household in Watkins, Iowa earns about $104,821 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 $117,600.

How educated are people in Watkins, Iowa?

About 9.6% 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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