Oelwein, Iowa Population 2022
Oelwein is a city located in Fayette County Iowa. Oelwein has a 2020 population of 5,852. Oelwein is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually and its population has decreased by -8.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,408 in 2010.
The average household income in Oelwein is $54,535 with a poverty rate of 11.80%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $650 per month, and the median house value is $82,200. The median age in Oelwein is 42.5 years, 40.1 years for males, and 46.2 years for females.
Oelwein Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oelweinwas:
- White: 94.30%
- Black or African American: 2.89%
- Two or more races: 2.24%
- Native American: 0.40%
- Other race: 0.17%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,638 | 94.30% |
| Black or African American | 173 | 2.89% |
| Two or More Races | 134 | 2.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 24 | 0.40% |
| Some Other Race | 10 | 0.17% |
Oelwein Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,588 | 2.25 | 68.8 |
| Married | 1,085 | 2.9 | 95.8 |
| Non Family | 1,023 | 1.14 | 46.7 |
| Female | 330 | 2.96 | 54.2 |
| Male | 150 | 3.58 | 56 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 94 | 2.24% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 350 | 8.33% |
| High School Graduate | 1,700 | 40.46% |
| Some College | 987 | 23.49% |
| Associates Degree | 376 | 8.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 412 | 9.80% |
| Graduate Degree | 283 | 6.73% |
Oelwein Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,941 | 3,506 | 630 |
| Hispanic | 129 | 129 | 35 |
| Black | 90 | 90 | 30 |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 33 | |
| Native American | 24 | 18 | |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 33.33%.
$30,173
Average Earnings
$35,466
Average Male
$25,227
Average Female
Oelwein Language by Age
Oelwein Language
97.85% of Oelwein residents speak only English, while 2.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.45% of the population.
Oelwein Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,290 | 604 | 11.42% |
| Hispanic | 191 | 33 | 17.28% |
| Multiple | 126 | 29 | 23.02% |
| Black | 173 | 17 | 9.83% |
| Other | NaN% |
11.80%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.99%
Male Poverty Rate
13.46%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Oelwein
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oelwein is White, with 11.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oelwein is Hispanic, with 17.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.91%.
Oelwein Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.0%
Male Marriage Rate
42.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Oelwein Married by Age and Sex
Oelwein Marriage
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 55-64.
Oelwein Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 387 | 8.83% |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 57.89% |
| Black | 30 | 21.90% |
Oelwein Veterans by Education
4.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
57.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.5%
Employment Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
79.43%
Born in Oelwein
99.85%
Native Born
0.15%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.15%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.85% of Oelwein residents were born in the United States, with 79.43% having been born in Iowa. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5,852 | -16 | -0.27% |
| 2021 | 5,868 | -16 | -0.27% |
| 2020 | 5,884 | -16 | -0.27% |
| 2019 | 5,900 | -16 | -0.27% |
| 2018 | 5,916 | -28 | -0.47% |
| 2017 | 5,944 | -80 | -1.33% |
| 2016 | 6,024 | -79 | -1.29% |
| 2015 | 6,103 | -69 | -1.12% |
| 2014 | 6,172 | -65 | -1.04% |
| 2013 | 6,237 | -100 | -1.58% |
| 2012 | 6,337 | -90 | -1.40% |
| 2011 | 6,427 | 19 | 0.30% |
| 2010 | 6,408 | -284 | -0.43% |
| 2000 | 6,692 | 199 | 0.30% |
| 1990 | 6,493 | -1,071 | -1.52% |
| 1980 | 7,564 | -171 | -0.22% |
| 1970 | 7,735 | -547 | -0.68% |
| 1960 | 8,282 | 424 | 0.53% |
| 1950 | 7,858 | 57 | 0.07% |
| 1940 | 7,801 | 7 | 0.01% |
| 1930 | 7,794 | 339 | 0.45% |
| 1920 | 7,455 | 1,427 | 2.15% |
| 1910 | 6,028 | 886 | 1.60% |
| 1900 | 5,142 | 0.00% |