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Woodbine

Iowa · 1,705 residents (2025 est.) · 1.656 sq mi
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Woodbine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,804. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $168,900. Households here earn about 32% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% 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
1,471
−6%since 2000
from 1,564 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
888 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 944 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
−12%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,705 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Woodbine
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,804
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,315
+87%since 2000
from $15,117 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
−17%since 2010
from 0.514 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,900
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$840
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
36.1% rent
Vacancy rate
16.5%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+39%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,529)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(11)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(45)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,410)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(27)
Asian0.9%(13)
Other1.4%(21)
Diversity Score10.1%(148)
Diversity Score
10
+249%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
−10%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.5%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2012
from 22.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.2%
+16.5 ptssince 2017
from 65.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodbine, Iowa?

Woodbine, Iowa has about 1,471 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Woodbine, Iowa?

The typical household in Woodbine, Iowa earns about $50,804 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodbine, Iowa expensive?

In Woodbine, Iowa, the median home is worth about $168,900, and the typical rent is about $840 a month.

How educated are people in Woodbine, Iowa?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Woodbine, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodbine, Iowa?

About 12.6% of people in Woodbine, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woodbine, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Woodbine, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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