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Waucoma

Iowa · 229 residents · 0.468 sq mi
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Waucoma has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,750. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 70 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $87,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
229
−23%since 2000
from 299 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
489 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 639 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+3%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1992352713063421990201020202024Waucoma
2024291
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,081
+61%since 2000
from $14,323 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing14.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,100
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
24.1% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−2%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(222)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.3%(8)
Diversity Score
3
+99%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+26.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+3%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 74.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.1%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−90.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waucoma, Iowa?

Waucoma, Iowa has about 229 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waucoma, Iowa?

The typical household in Waucoma, Iowa earns about $58,750 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 $87,100, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Waucoma, Iowa?

About 7.2% 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 12.4% of people in Waucoma, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waucoma, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Waucoma, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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