CensusEasy
CITY

Whitten

Iowa · 97 residents (2025 est.) · 0.497 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Whitten is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,813. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $90,000. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
164
+3%since 2000
from 160 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
330 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 322 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.6
+39%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:97 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
43831231632031990201020202024Whitten
2024164
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,813
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,656 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,243
+359%since 2000
from $13,996 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.9%
+71.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
+14%since 2010
from 0.396 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information2.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,000
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
12.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2012
from 100.0% in 2012
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.0
+24%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
RELATED:See current rent listings in Whitten on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(156)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(148)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(2)
Asian6.1%(10)
Other2.4%(4)
Diversity Score22.6%(37)
Diversity Score
23
+625%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+153%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.3%
+15.9 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.4%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+28.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
Foreign born
15.9%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2012
from 9.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
+37.2 ptssince 2017
from 58.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Whitten

Hope
Pop 108
Bennington
Pop 92
Lisbon
Pop 100
Fidelis
Pop 91
Places similar to Whitten
Head to head

Compare Whitten to nearby cities

WHITTEN VS
Marshalltown
Income$69,068−26%
Home value$127,700+42%
Population27,536+28288%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WHITTEN VS
Cedar Falls
Income$76,987−17%
Home value$263,600+193%
Population41,240+42415%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WHITTEN VS
Ames
Income$60,991−34%
Home value$277,400+208%
Population68,220+70230%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WHITTEN VS
Waterloo
Income$57,480−38%
Home value$152,600+70%
Population66,919+68889%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitten, Iowa?

Whitten, Iowa has about 164 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitten, Iowa?

The typical household in Whitten, Iowa earns about $92,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitten, Iowa expensive?

In Whitten, Iowa, the median home is worth about $90,000.

How educated are people in Whitten, Iowa?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Whitten, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitten, Iowa?

About 2.4% of people in Whitten, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whitten, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Whitten, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 44 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Iowa
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Whitten with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →