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Woden

Iowa · 185 residents (2025 est.) · 0.493 sq mi
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Woden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,000. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $76,000. The poverty rate of 32.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
219
−10%since 2000
from 243 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
444 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 493 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.3
+7%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:185 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1681992302602911990201020202024Woden
2024219
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,884
+48%since 2000
from $17,544 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
+10%since 2010
from 0.350 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade37.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$967
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $285 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
24.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+27%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(240)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(186)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.7%(19)
Diversity Score33.4%(73)
Diversity Score
33
+1529%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+209%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.2%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.3%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2012
from 12.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−93.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
+13.8 ptssince 2017
from 77.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 96.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woden, Iowa?

Woden, Iowa has about 219 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Woden, Iowa?

The typical household in Woden, Iowa earns about $50,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woden, Iowa expensive?

In Woden, Iowa, the median home is worth about $76,000, and the typical rent is about $967 a month.

How educated are people in Woden, Iowa?

About 23.3% of adults age 25 and over in Woden, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woden, Iowa?

About 32.4% of people in Woden, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woden, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Woden, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 39 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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