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Wellman

Iowa · 1,408 residents · 1.072 sq mi
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Wellman has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $92,300. With a median age of 42.5, 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 42.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
1,408
+1%since 2000
from 1,393 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,313 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,299 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
+6%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Wellman
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,318
+11%since 2000
from $17,430 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$656
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.0%
−27.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+18%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,365)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(19)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(50)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,353)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(26)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.2%(17)
Diversity Score7.9%(111)
Diversity Score
8
+121%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+32%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.4%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wellman, Iowa?

Wellman, Iowa has about 1,408 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wellman, Iowa?

The typical household in Wellman, Iowa earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wellman, Iowa expensive?

In Wellman, Iowa, the median home is worth about $92,300, and the typical rent is about $656 a month.

How educated are people in Wellman, Iowa?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wellman, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wellman, Iowa?

About 10.5% of people in Wellman, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wellman, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Wellman, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 323 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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