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Waucoma

Iowa · 238 residents (2025 est.) · 0.468 sq mi
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Waucoma has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $122,700. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
291
−3%since 2000
from 299 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
622 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 639 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.3
+5%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:238 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1992352713063421990201020202024Waucoma
2024291
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,750
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,948
+137%since 2000
from $14,323 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.8%
+41.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.320
−17%since 2010
from 0.383 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance18.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical17.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing9.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information2.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,700
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
12.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.2%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+3%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(297)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(282)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(7)
Diversity Score7.5%(22)
Diversity Score
8
+354%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
+28.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+13%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% 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
0.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 74.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.7%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2012
from 12.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.4%
+35.1 ptssince 2017
from 53.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waucoma, Iowa?

Waucoma, Iowa has about 291 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waucoma, Iowa?

The typical household in Waucoma, Iowa earns about $78,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waucoma, Iowa expensive?

In Waucoma, Iowa, the median home is worth about $122,700, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Waucoma, Iowa?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Waucoma, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waucoma, Iowa?

About 3.4% of people in Waucoma, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waucoma, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Waucoma, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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