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Willey

Iowa · 73 residents · 0.249 sq mi
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Willey is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,625. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 30 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $162,500. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 47% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 188%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
73
−29%since 2000
from 103 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
293 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 414 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.8
+55%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4064891141381990201020202024Willey
202494
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,625
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,742
+123%since 2000
from $12,900 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.6%
+38.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,500
+188%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.6%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
3.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+101%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(103)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(69)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.5%(3)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
+58%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
82.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 83.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.5%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−94.3 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willey, Iowa?

Willey, Iowa has about 73 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Willey, Iowa?

The typical household in Willey, Iowa earns about $90,625 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 $162,500.

How educated are people in Willey, Iowa?

About 25.0% 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 14.2% of people in Willey, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Willey, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Willey, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 17 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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