Weldon is a city located in Decatur County Iowa. Weldon has a 2024 population of 138. Weldon is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 1.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 136 in 2020.
The average household income in Weldon is $49,054 with a poverty rate of 12.77%. The median age in Weldon is 52 years: 52.2 years for males, and 51.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Weldon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94 | 100% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 39 | 2.41 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Married | 15 | 3.13 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 14 | 0 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Female | 8 | 3.5 | 12.5 | 87.5 |
| Male | 2 | 2.5 | 100 | 0 |
3
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
69.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4 | 6.56% |
| Associates Degree | 8 | 13.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4 | 6.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 37 | 60.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 3.28% |
| Some College | 6 | 9.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61 | 55 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.16%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 6.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,250 | $0 | $36,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,500 | $33,500 | $36,000 |
| Some College | $33,750 | $0 | $0 |
$34,500
Average Earnings
$33,500
Average Male
$36,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.88% of Weldon residents speak only English, while 1.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92 | 12 | 13.04% |
12.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.63%
Male Poverty Rate
11.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Weldon is White, with 13.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Weldon is White, with 13.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50% |
| High School | 18.92% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,250 | $61,604 |
| Households | $36,375 | $49,054 |
| Married Families | $76,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,750 | $26,329 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.5%
Male Marriage Rate
33.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
6
Number of Veterans
5
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6 | 8.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.6%
Labor Force Participation
44.3%
Employment Rate
12.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.34%
Born in Weldon
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Weldon residents were born in the United States, with 72.34% having been born in Iowa. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 141 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 141 | 1 | 0.71% |
| 2027 | 140 | 1 | 0.72% |
| 2026 | 139 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 139 | 1 | 0.72% |
| 2024 | 138 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 138 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 138 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 138 | 2 | 1.47% |
| 2020 | 136 | 21 | 18.26% |
| 2019 | 115 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 115 | -1 | -0.86% |
| 2017 | 116 | -1 | -0.85% |
| 2016 | 117 | -1 | -0.85% |
| 2015 | 118 | -1 | -0.84% |
| 2014 | 119 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 119 | -1 | -0.83% |
| 2012 | 120 | -1 | -0.83% |
| 2011 | 121 | -3 | -2.42% |
| 2010 | 124 | 0 | 0% |