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Whitten

Iowa · 100 residents · 0.497 sq mi
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Whitten has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,923. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 60 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $42,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. Households here earn about 32% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

100
−38%since 2000
from 160 in 2000
1990 – 2025
201 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 322 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
43.3
+19%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
43831231632031990201020202024Whitten
2024164
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,923
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,656 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$24,959
+78%since 2000
from $13,996 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
4.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade19.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance14.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Information1.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$42,500
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
83.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
16.7% rent
1.0
+30%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(156)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(94)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(4)
Asian1%(1)
Other0.7%(1)
Diversity Score13.7%(14)
14
+339%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

1.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.9 min
+94%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
58.6%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
67.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
19.7%
−60.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

51.1%
+28.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
48.9%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
9.5%
−72.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitten, Iowa?

Whitten, Iowa has about 100 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitten, Iowa?

The typical household in Whitten, Iowa earns about $41,923 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 $42,500.

How educated are people in Whitten, Iowa?

About 1.8% 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 4.4% of people in Whitten, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whitten, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Whitten, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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