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Waukon

Iowa · 4,131 residents · 2.84 sq mi
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Waukon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,325. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $64,900. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,131
+3%since 1990
from 4,019 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,455 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 1,415 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
42.3
+12%since 1990
from 37.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Waukon
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,325
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,680 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,047
+70%since 1990
from $10,036 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.3%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,900
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$338
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $231 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
70.6%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 73.4% in 1990
29.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−2%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(4,007)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.1%(45)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(4,062)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(30)
Asian0.2%(9)
Diversity Score2.4%(97)
Diversity Score
2
+112%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.4%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 73.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.3 min
−5%since 1990
from 12.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waukon, Iowa?

Waukon, Iowa has about 4,131 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Waukon, Iowa?

The typical household in Waukon, Iowa earns about $30,325 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waukon, Iowa expensive?

In Waukon, Iowa, the median home is worth about $64,900, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in Waukon, Iowa?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Waukon, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waukon, Iowa?

About 12.3% of people in Waukon, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waukon, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Waukon, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 112 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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