Woden, IA

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2023 Population

184

3.37% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Grassley

Republican Party

US Senator

Joni Ernst

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

43.4

10.2% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

20.7%

41.4% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$52,083

17% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$72,100

1.12% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

3.66% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Woden, IA had a population of 184 people with a median age of 43.4 and a median household income of $52,083. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Woden, IA grew from 178 to 184, a 3.37% increase and its median household income grew from $44,519 to $52,083, a 17% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Woden, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (8.7%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.98%), White (Hispanic) (0%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Woden, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.5% of the residents in Woden, IA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Woden, IA was $72,100, and the homeownership rate was 88.3%.

Most people in Woden, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Woden, IA was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Woden, IA is home to a population of 184 people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.543% of Woden, IA residents were born outside of the country (1 people).

In 2023, there were 9.81 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (157 people) in Woden, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 11 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.5%

2023 Citizenship

98.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.5% of Woden, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Woden, IA was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Woden, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Woden, IA

White (Non-Hispanic)
157 ± 53
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
16 ± 18
Two+ (Hispanic)
11 ± 18

5.98%

Hispanic Population

11 people

5.98% of the people in Woden, IA are hispanic (11 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Woden, IA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Iowa.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
42,604 ± 5,034 people
India
12,351 ± 2,723 people
Vietnam
7,795 ± 2,165 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Iowa was Mexico, the natal country of 42,604 Iowa residents, followed by India with 12,351 and Vietnam with 7,795.

Foreign-Born Population

0.543%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1 people

1.12%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2 people

As of 2023, 0.543% of Woden, IA residents (1 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Woden, IA was 1.12%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Woden, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
13 ± 15
Vietnam
2 ± 14
Korea
1 ± 10

Woden, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 6.5 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Woden, IA employs 85 people. The largest industries in Woden, IA are Manufacturing (36 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (16 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (7 people), and the highest paying industries are Health Care & Social Assistance ($48,750), Manufacturing ($43,333), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($41,250).

Males in Iowa have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,745. The income inequality in Iowa (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2023 Value

± 60

3.66%

1 Year growth

± 97.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Woden, IA grew at a rate of 3.66%, from 82 employees to 85 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Woden, IA, are Production Occupations (21 people), Management Occupations (9 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Woden, IA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Iowa (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2023 Value

± 60

3.66%

1 Year growth

± 97.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Woden, IA grew at a rate of 3.66%, from 82 employees to 85 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Woden, IA, are Manufacturing (36 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (16 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (7 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Woden, IA, though some of these residents may live in Woden, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,250

Median earning men ± $18,908

$34,583

Median earning women ± $18,537

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($43,750) and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($35,625).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($47,813) and Manufacturing ($43,333).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa.

Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.57M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Iowa.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Woden, IA. Showing the available data for Iowa.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (42.5%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.789%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Iowa for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Iowa

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Chuck Grassley

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 1981

Joni Ernst

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Iowa over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Iowa

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Iowa have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.66% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.685% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (751k), Some college (564k), and Bachelors Degree (469k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Woden, IA was $72,100 in 2023, which is 0.238 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $71,300 to $72,100, a 1.12% increase. The homeownership rate in Woden, IA is 88.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Woden, IA have an average commute time of 31.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Woden, IA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$72,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$19,418

$68

Median Property Taxes

±$31

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Woden, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Woden, IA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

88.3%

Homeownership

2023

61.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 88.3% of the housing units in Woden, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 90.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Woden, IA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Woden, IA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$52,083

Median Household Income

± $12,940

Number of Households

± 28

In 2023, the median household income of the 77 households in Woden, IA grew to $52,083 from the previous year's value of $44,519.

The following chart displays the households in Woden, IA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Woden, IA is from Iowa.

0.442

2022 Wage GINI in Iowa

0.439

2021 Wage GINI in Iowa

In 2022, the income inequality in Iowa was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.723% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Iowa was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Iowa in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Iowa across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (83.5%)
Carpooled (9.41%)
Worked At Home (4.71%)

In 2023, 83.5% of workers in Woden, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.41%) and those who worked at home (4.71%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

31.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Woden, IA have a longer commute time (31.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 4.94% of the workforce in Woden, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Woden, IA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Woden, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Woden, IA have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Woden, IA (38 out of 184 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Males 12 - 14 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Woden, IA is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

98.4% of the population of Woden, IA has health coverage, with 42.9% on employee plans, 26.1% on Medicaid, 15.8% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.09% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Hancock County, IA see 10507 patients per year on average, which represents a 97.7% increase from the previous year (5315 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1523 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 5332 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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10,507 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hancock County, IA

Primary care physicians in Hancock County, IA see an average of 10,507 patients per year. This represents a 97.7% increase from the previous year (5,315 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Hancock County, IA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.3% under 18 years, 10.3% between 18 and 34 years, 42.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 42.9% were men and 57.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

1.63%

Uninsured

42.9%

Employer Coverage

26.1%

Medicaid

15.8%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

1.09%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Woden, IA declined by 63.7% from 4.49% to 1.63%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Woden, IA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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