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Weldon

Iowa · 136 residents (2025 est.) · 0.194 sq mi
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Weldon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,875. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 57 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 60.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 31% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
88
−39%since 2000
from 145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
454 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 747 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.1
+62%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:136 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
791071351621901990201020202024Weldon
202488
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,875
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,934
+156%since 2000
from $11,315 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
+24.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.289
−14%since 2010
from 0.336 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services21.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration21.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction13%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
74.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
25.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.3%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(142)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(88)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
−20%since 2000
from 29.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
97.8%
+24.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.2%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
45.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−48.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2012
from 21.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.4%
+24.6 ptssince 2017
from 56.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 2.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weldon, Iowa?

Weldon, Iowa has about 88 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Weldon, Iowa?

The typical household in Weldon, Iowa earns about $51,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Weldon, Iowa?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Weldon, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Weldon, Iowa?

About 5.7% of people in Weldon, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Weldon, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Weldon, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 48 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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