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Woolstock

Iowa · 144 residents · 1.047 sq mi
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Woolstock has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,750. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 60 residents. 13% 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 $81,300. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
144
−29%since 2000
from 204 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
138 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 195 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
−11%since 2000
from 50.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1351621882142411990201020202024Woolstock
2024181
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,750
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,479 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,667
+49%since 2000
from $20,599 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance20.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical20.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,300
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$619
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
26.0% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+3%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(200)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(137)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(1)
Diversity Score8%(12)
Diversity Score
8
+549%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+123%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.8%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
5.8%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
42.9%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woolstock, Iowa?

Woolstock, Iowa has about 144 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Woolstock, Iowa?

The typical household in Woolstock, Iowa earns about $68,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woolstock, Iowa expensive?

In Woolstock, Iowa, the median home is worth about $81,300, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in Woolstock, Iowa?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Woolstock, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woolstock, Iowa?

About 3.7% of people in Woolstock, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woolstock, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Woolstock, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 52 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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