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Woodburn

Iowa · 202 residents · 0.631 sq mi
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Woodburn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,500. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 42 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $43,000. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% 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
202
−17%since 2000
from 244 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
320 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 387 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.3
+39%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1321712092472861990201020202024Woodburn
2024165
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,240
+46%since 2000
from $11,139 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.304
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,000
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$681
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.8%
−36.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+12%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(240)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99%(200)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(2)
Other2.5%(5)
Diversity Score8.3%(17)
Diversity Score
8
+702%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.7 min
+106%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
25.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.5%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodburn, Iowa?

Woodburn, Iowa has about 202 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Woodburn, Iowa?

The typical household in Woodburn, Iowa earns about $31,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodburn, Iowa expensive?

In Woodburn, Iowa, the median home is worth about $43,000, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Woodburn, Iowa?

About 2.6% of adults age 25 and over in Woodburn, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodburn, Iowa?

About 20.5% of people in Woodburn, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woodburn, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Woodburn, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 57 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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