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Welton

Iowa · 121 residents · 0.277 sq mi
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Welton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,875. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 38 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $89,400. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
121
−24%since 2000
from 159 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
437 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 574 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.3
+59%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1051321581842111990201020202024Welton
2024114
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,875
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,039
+53%since 2000
from $17,680 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$739
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
19.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+57%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(117)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(1)
Other8%(10)
Diversity Score19.3%(23)
Diversity Score
19
+512%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+43%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.9%
−14.8 ptssince 2011
from 73.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
40.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Welton, Iowa?

Welton, Iowa has about 121 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Welton, Iowa?

The typical household in Welton, Iowa earns about $46,875 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 $89,400, and the typical rent is about $739 a month.

How educated are people in Welton, Iowa?

About 6.4% 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 2.7% 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 44 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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