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Wever

Iowa · 142 residents · 1.476 sq mi
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Wever has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has fallen 25% since 2023, a loss of 48 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $311,100. Households here earn about 42% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% 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

Total population
142
−25%since 2023
from 190 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
96 / sq mi
−25%since 2023
from 129 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
+8%since 2023
from 39.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
9211914617219920202024Wever
2024142
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,270
−5%since 2023
from $22,468 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 29.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
−4%since 2023
from 0.461 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$311,100
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $262,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2023
from 71.6% in 2023
15.8% rent
Vacancy rate
23.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.1
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(129)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino32.1%(61)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.5%(104)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(96)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino32.4%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.8%(78)
Diversity Score
55
Unchangedsince 2023
from 54 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
85.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2023
from 72.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
−12.8 ptssince 2023
from 27.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
31.2%
−12.5 ptssince 2023
from 43.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2023
from 49.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 51.1% in 2023
Female
56.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 48.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 91.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wever, Iowa?

Wever, Iowa has about 142 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wever, Iowa?

The typical household in Wever, Iowa earns about $43,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wever, Iowa expensive?

In Wever, Iowa, the median home is worth about $311,100.

How educated are people in Wever, Iowa?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Wever, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wever, Iowa?

About 16.2% of people in Wever, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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

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