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Woodward

Iowa · 1,346 residents · 3.654 sq mi
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Woodward has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,162. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% 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 $151,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,346
+12%since 2000
from 1,200 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
368 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 328 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.9
−6%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9121K1K1K2K1990201020202024Woodward
2024977
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,162
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,647 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,214
+40%since 2000
from $19,501 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,200
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$773
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
28.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+27%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(1,110)
Black6.1%(82)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(83)
Asian0.7%(9)
Other1.1%(15)
Diversity Score32.7%(441)
Diversity Score
33
+533%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+14%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 74.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.9%
−47.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−95.6 ptssince 2013
from 97.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodward, Iowa?

Woodward, Iowa has about 1,346 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Woodward, Iowa?

The typical household in Woodward, Iowa earns about $63,162 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 $151,200, and the typical rent is about $773 a month.

How educated are people in Woodward, Iowa?

About 11.2% 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 13.6% of people in Woodward, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woodward, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Woodward, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 138 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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