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Welton

Iowa · 123 residents (2025 est.) · 0.28 sq mi
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Welton is a city of 114 people in Iowa. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 11% of adults. 86% of homes are owner-occupied. The median age is 44.9, about 6 years above the US median. The typical home is worth $120,300, having more than doubled since 2000. The foreign-born share is 1%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

114
−28%since 2000
from 159 in 2000
123 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
412 / sq mi
−44%since 2009
from 729 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
44.9
+42%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.28 sq mi
Population, 19902024
10513215818421119902000201020202024Welton
2024114
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.8%(2)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.4%(5)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1410.5%(12)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.9%(9)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.1%(7)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.1%(7)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414%(16)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.2%(15)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.9%(17)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.5%(12)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.6%(11)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.9%(1)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$65,625
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$34,004
+92%since 2000
from $17,680 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.352
+15%since 2010
from 0.307 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$120,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$925
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,442
86.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
14.0% rent
10.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.65 people
−23%since 2010
from 3.46 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
10.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
83.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
1.8
+25%since 2009
from 1.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
23
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(155)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(104)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.8%(10)
20
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German42.1%(48)
Irish15.8%(18)
English6.1%(7)
Belgian3.5%(4)
Dutch2.6%(3)
Italian2.6%(3)
Czech1.8%(2)
Polish1.8%(2)
Scottish1.8%(2)
American0.9%(1)
Norwegian0.9%(1)
Section 05

Education

11.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.8 min
+11%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
88.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
5.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
3.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
1.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
63.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 73.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
74.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 84.6% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
5.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
22.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

55.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
44.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
4.3%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
20.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2012
from 14.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
7.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2013
from 6.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
90.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2017
from 77.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
97.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 87.1% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
99.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 92.7% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
99.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married37%(17)
Married50%(23)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced13%(6)
Women 15+
Never married26.5%(13)
Married51%(25)
Widowed16.3%(8)
Divorced6.1%(3)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

7.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2013
from 6.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
60.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 62.7% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
9.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
25.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.7% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
25.4%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
71.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 72.0% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
43.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 35.3% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era50%(2)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 4 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Welton, Iowa?

Welton, Iowa has about 114 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Welton, Iowa?

The typical household in Welton, Iowa earns about $65,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Welton, Iowa expensive?

In Welton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $120,300, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Welton, Iowa?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Welton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Welton, Iowa?

About 2.6% of people in Welton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Welton, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Welton, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 51 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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

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