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Waukon

Iowa · 3,827 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 $47,761. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $115,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,827
−7%since 2000
from 4,131 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,348 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,455 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Waukon
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,761
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,325 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,277
+60%since 2000
from $17,047 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,200
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$589
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
29.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+13%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(4,062)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(30)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(97)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(3,620)
Black0.6%(24)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(103)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other3%(114)
Diversity Score15.2%(581)
Diversity Score
15
+544%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+30%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.9%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−88.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waukon, Iowa?

Waukon, Iowa has about 3,827 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waukon, Iowa?

The typical household in Waukon, Iowa earns about $47,761 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 $115,200, and the typical rent is about $589 a month.

How educated are people in Waukon, Iowa?

About 20.6% 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 10.2% of people in Waukon, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waukon, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Waukon, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 192 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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