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Weldon

Iowa · 136 residents · 0.194 sq mi
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Weldon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,714. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $34,800. The poverty rate of 31.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
136
−6%since 2000
from 145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
701 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 747 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+13%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
791071351621901990201020202024Weldon
202488
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,714
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,548
+55%since 2000
from $11,315 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance12.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$34,800
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2022
Median gross rent
$825
from $0 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
11.5% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+24%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(133)
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
18.7%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
−8%since 2000
from 29.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.6%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weldon, Iowa?

Weldon, Iowa has about 136 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Weldon, Iowa?

The typical household in Weldon, Iowa earns about $30,714 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 $34,800, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Weldon, Iowa?

About 18.7% 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 31.0% of people in Weldon, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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