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Willey

Iowa · 71 residents (2025 est.) · 0.249 sq mi
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Willey has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,500. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $100,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
94
−9%since 2000
from 103 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
378 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 414 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
+16%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:71 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4064891141381990201020202024Willey
202494
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,622
+176%since 2000
from $12,900 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
+20%since 2010
from 0.342 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,000
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
10.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+69%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(103)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(92)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(2)
Diversity Score5.2%(5)
Diversity Score
5
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+70%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.5%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 83.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.2%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
44.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 7.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−96.8 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2017
from 92.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willey, Iowa?

Willey, Iowa has about 94 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Willey, Iowa?

The typical household in Willey, Iowa earns about $66,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Willey, Iowa expensive?

In Willey, Iowa, the median home is worth about $100,000.

How educated are people in Willey, Iowa?

About 24.6% of adults age 25 and over in Willey, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Willey, Iowa?

About 6.4% of people in Willey, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Willey, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Willey, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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