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Wesley

Iowa · 391 residents · 0.666 sq mi
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Wesley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,167. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 76 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
391
−16%since 2000
from 467 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
587 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 701 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+11%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3123543974394811990201020202024Wesley
2024360
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,167
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,653
+44%since 2000
from $19,225 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing10%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$502
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
13.3% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+5%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(463)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(376)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.1%(36)
Diversity Score25.5%(100)
Diversity Score
26
+1102%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+132%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.1%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Female
41.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wesley, Iowa?

Wesley, Iowa has about 391 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wesley, Iowa?

The typical household in Wesley, Iowa earns about $56,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wesley, Iowa expensive?

In Wesley, Iowa, the median home is worth about $77,800, and the typical rent is about $502 a month.

How educated are people in Wesley, Iowa?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Wesley, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wesley, Iowa?

About 17.5% of people in Wesley, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wesley, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Wesley, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 69 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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