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Wilton

Iowa · 2,802 residents · 2.055 sq mi
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Wilton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,449. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $117,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,802
−1%since 2000
from 2,829 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,364 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,377 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.7
+8%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,449
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,278 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,917
+24%since 2000
from $18,445 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$512
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $452 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−26.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+15%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(2,730)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2%(57)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(187)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(2,684)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(72)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other1%(29)
Diversity Score9.6%(270)
Diversity Score
10
+45%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+34%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.3%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.4%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilton, Iowa?

Wilton, Iowa has about 2,802 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilton, Iowa?

The typical household in Wilton, Iowa earns about $54,449 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 $117,600, and the typical rent is about $512 a month.

How educated are people in Wilton, Iowa?

About 19.5% 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 7.2% 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 184 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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