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Woodward

Iowa · 1,024 residents · 3.654 sq mi
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Woodward has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,107. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 17% 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 $110,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,024
−15%since 2000
from 1,200 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
280 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 328 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+9%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9121K1K1K2K1990201020202024Woodward
2024977
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,107
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,647 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,727
+22%since 2000
from $19,501 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.318
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,900
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$691
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.5%
−23.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+13%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,165)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(14)
Asian0.8%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(62)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(959)
Black1.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(23)
Asian0.9%(9)
Other7.1%(73)
Diversity Score24.9%(255)
Diversity Score
25
+381%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+28%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.9%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodward, Iowa?

Woodward, Iowa has about 1,024 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Woodward, Iowa?

The typical household in Woodward, Iowa earns about $52,107 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodward, Iowa expensive?

In Woodward, Iowa, the median home is worth about $110,900, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in Woodward, Iowa?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Woodward, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodward, Iowa?

About 2.7% of people in Woodward, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woodward, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Woodward, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 184 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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