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Winthrop

Iowa · 823 residents · 0.791 sq mi
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Winthrop has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,368. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $119,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
823
+7%since 2000
from 772 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,040 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 976 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+1%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7088109121K1K1990201020202024Winthrop
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,368
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,136 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,251
+37%since 2000
from $19,183 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,800
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$720
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $348 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
20.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+30%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(764)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(8)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(781)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(27)
Diversity Score11%(90)
Diversity Score
11
+1027%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+41%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 72.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−92.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winthrop, Iowa?

Winthrop, Iowa has about 823 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winthrop, Iowa?

The typical household in Winthrop, Iowa earns about $52,368 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winthrop, Iowa expensive?

In Winthrop, Iowa, the median home is worth about $119,800, and the typical rent is about $720 a month.

How educated are people in Winthrop, Iowa?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Winthrop, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winthrop, Iowa?

About 6.3% of people in Winthrop, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winthrop, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Winthrop, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 81 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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