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Wiota

Iowa · 91 residents · 0.299 sq mi
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Wiota has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,466. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 58 residents. 10% 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 $112,500. With a median age of 59.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
91
−39%since 2000
from 149 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
304 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 498 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
59.3
+53%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
47801131451781990201020202024Wiota
202478
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,466
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,863
+143%since 2000
from $15,994 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−20.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction23.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
13.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+25%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(149)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(87)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.5%(5)
Diversity Score
5
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+34%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.1%
−28.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.5%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
Female
48.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wiota, Iowa?

Wiota, Iowa has about 91 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wiota, Iowa?

The typical household in Wiota, Iowa earns about $63,466 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wiota, Iowa expensive?

In Wiota, Iowa, the median home is worth about $112,500.

How educated are people in Wiota, Iowa?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Wiota, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wiota, Iowa?

About 0.0% of people in Wiota, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wiota, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Wiota, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 76 residents, a change of about -46 percent over that period.

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