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Waukon

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.84
State:
Iowa

Waukon is a city located in Allamakee County, Iowa. Waukon has a 2026 population of 3,788. It is also the county seat of Allamakee County. Waukon is currently declining at a rate of -0.13% annually and its population has decreased by -0.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,820 in 2020.

The median household income in Waukon is $60,269 with a poverty rate of 9.96%. The median age in Waukon is 44.3 years: 39.8 years for males, and 48.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.9 males.

3.8K
Total Population
1,334
Density (mi²)
-5 -0.13%
Growth

Waukon Population

Waukon Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,788-5-0.13%
20253,793-6-0.16%
20243,799-4-0.11%
20233,803220.58%
20223,78130.08%
20213,778-43-1.13%
20203,8202005.52%
20193,620-56-1.52%
20183,676-4-0.11%
20173,680-12-0.33%
20163,692-30-0.81%
20153,722-53-1.4%
20143,775-45-1.18%
20133,820-32-0.83%
20123,852-23-0.59%
20113,875-44-1.12%
20103,919220.56%
20004,1311122.79%
19904,019360.9%
19803,9831002.58%
19703,8832446.71%
19603,63948115.23%
19503,1581866.26%
19402,97244617.66%
19302,52600%

Median Age

Overall: 44.3 years
Female: 48.6 years
Male: 39.8 years

Waukon Adults

There are 3,084 adults, (1,054 of whom are seniors) in Waukon.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,878 (49.5%)
Male: 1,914 (50.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Waukon includes 92.99% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,52692.99%
Two or more races1584.17%
Other race772.03%
Asian210.55%
Native American90.24%
Black or African American10.03%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races812.14%
Other race772.03%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,52692.99%
Two or more races772.03%
Asian210.55%
Native American90.24%
Black or African American10.03%

Waukon Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Waukon 's average per capita income is $48,140. Household income levels show a median of $60,269. The poverty rate stands at 9.96%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$83,504$97,730
Married Families$83,281-
Households$60,269$72,091
Non Families$33,734$50,678

$48,140

Average Income

$60,269

Median Household Income

9.96%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)