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Weldon

Iowa · 125 residents · 0.194 sq mi
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Weldon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,000. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $37,800. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
125
−14%since 2000
from 145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
644 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 747 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.4
+25%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
791071351621901990201020202024Weldon
202488
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,084
+51%since 2000
from $11,315 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.336
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade31%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information3.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2022
Owner-occupied
29.6%
−57.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
28.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
4.3%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
−4%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(122)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4%(5)
Diversity Score
4
−22%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+4%since 2000
from 29.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.7%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.5%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weldon, Iowa?

Weldon, Iowa has about 125 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Weldon, Iowa?

The typical household in Weldon, Iowa earns about $43,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Weldon, Iowa expensive?

In Weldon, Iowa, the median home is worth about $37,800.

How educated are people in Weldon, Iowa?

About 16.1% 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 20.3% 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 11 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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