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Watkins

Iowa · 116 residents · 0.414 sq mi
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Watkins has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,361. Population has grown 49% since 2019. Median home value is $46,100. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 48% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

116
+49%since 2019
from 78 in 2019
2010 – 2024
280 / sq mi
+49%since 2019
from 188 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
44.4
−27%since 2019
from 61.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
3278124170216201020202024Watkins
2024201
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,361
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $43,542 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$27,586
−12%since 2019
from $31,200 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.3%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 11.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$46,100
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $81,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
87.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 88.7% in 2019
12.2% rent
1.4
−24%since 2019
from 1.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(78)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(109)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.5%(8)
7
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

39.1%
+17.5 ptssince 2019
from 21.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
51.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 47.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

56.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 57.7% in 2019
44.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 42.3% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Watkins, Iowa?

Watkins, Iowa has about 116 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watkins, Iowa?

The typical household in Watkins, Iowa earns about $32,361 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 $46,100.

How educated are people in Watkins, Iowa?

About 39.1% 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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