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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Welton

Iowa · 159 residents · 0.277 sq mi
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Welton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 1990, reaching $59,200. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 120%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

159
−4%since 1990
from 165 in 1990
1990 – 2025
574 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 596 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.7
+1%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1051321581842111990201020202024Welton
2024114
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,750
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,680
+85%since 1990
from $9,572 in 1990
US average: $21,522
0.0%
−12.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,200
+120%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$525
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $415 in 1990
US average: $602
80.7%
−6.1 ptssince 1990
from 86.8% in 1990
19.3% rent
1.2
+58%since 1990
from 0.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(165)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(155)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.2%(5)
3
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.6%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.7%
+21.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
−35%since 1990
from 29.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Welton, Iowa?

Welton, Iowa has about 159 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Welton, Iowa?

The typical household in Welton, Iowa earns about $48,750 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 $59,200, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Welton, Iowa?

About 10.6% 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 0.0% 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 6 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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