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Whiting

Iowa · 762 residents · 1.017 sq mi
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Whiting has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,200. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
762
+8%since 2000
from 707 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
749 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 695 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.0
+23%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6647408168929681990201020202024Whiting
2024777
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,625
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,212 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,005
+17%since 2000
from $16,284 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information3.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$492
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $533 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.8%
−32.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
27.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
74.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+4%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(685)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(27)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(730)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(15)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other7.2%(55)
Diversity Score20.8%(158)
Diversity Score
21
+434%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+76%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% 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
12.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.1%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whiting, Iowa?

Whiting, Iowa has about 762 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whiting, Iowa?

The typical household in Whiting, Iowa earns about $40,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whiting, Iowa expensive?

In Whiting, Iowa, the median home is worth about $65,200, and the typical rent is about $492 a month.

How educated are people in Whiting, Iowa?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Whiting, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whiting, Iowa?

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

Has Whiting, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Whiting, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 73 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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