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Welton

Iowa · 165 residents · 0.277 sq mi
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Welton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,458. 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 $85,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
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
165
+4%since 2000
from 159 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
596 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 574 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
+21%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1051321581842111990201020202024Welton
2024114
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,458
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,666
+11%since 2000
from $17,680 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.307
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade31.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,400
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.7%
−25.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
21.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
2.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+25%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(155)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(158)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.6%(3)
Diversity Score
2
−50%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+8%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% 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
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.3%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Welton, Iowa?

Welton, Iowa has about 165 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Welton, Iowa?

The typical household in Welton, Iowa earns about $56,458 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 $85,400, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Welton, Iowa?

About 11.9% 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 8.9% of people in Welton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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