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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wilton

Iowa · 2,829 residents · 2.055 sq mi
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Wilton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,278. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $83,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,829
+8%since 1990
from 2,618 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,377 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 1,274 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.9
+9%since 1990
from 32.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Wilton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,278
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,930 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,445
+42%since 1990
from $12,947 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.5%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$83,400
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$452
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $375 in 1990
US average: $602
76.2%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 71.7% in 1990
23.8% rent
1.9
+2%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(2,591)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.7%(150)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(2,730)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2%(57)
Asian0.5%(13)
Diversity Score6.6%(187)
7
+15%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.3%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.0%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 79.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.7 min
−22%since 1990
from 16.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Wilton, Iowa?

Wilton, Iowa has about 2,829 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wilton, Iowa?

The typical household in Wilton, Iowa earns about $44,278 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilton, Iowa expensive?

In Wilton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $83,400, and the typical rent is about $452 a month.

How educated are people in Wilton, Iowa?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wilton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilton, Iowa?

About 6.5% of people in Wilton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilton, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilton, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 211 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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