Van Wert, Iowa Population 2024

180

Van Wert is a city located in Decatur County Iowa. Van Wert has a 2024 population of 180. Van Wert is currently growing at a rate of 0.56% annually and its population has increased by 2.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 176 in 2020.

The average household income in Van Wert is $57,761 with a poverty rate of 4.55%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Van Wert is 56.5 years, 56.1 years for males, and 59.5 years for females.

Van Wert Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Van Wert was:

  • White: 98.18%
  • Two or more races: 1.82%
  • Black or African American: 0%
  • Native American: 0%
  • Asian: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Other race: 0%
State
Iowa
Land Area (mi²)
0.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
545.0/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
2.27% (4)
The current population of Van Wert, Iowa is 180 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 176.

Van Wert, Iowa Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White10898.18%
Two or more races21.82%
Black or African American00%
Native American00%
Asian00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%
Other race00%

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Van Wert Population by Race

Van Wert Population Pyramid 2024

Van Wert Median Age

56.5

Total

56.1

Male

59.5

Female

Van Wert Adults

There are 99 adults, (34 of whom are seniors) in Van Wert.

Van Wert Age Dependency

69.2

Age Dependency Ratio

52.3

Old Age Dependency Ratio

16.9

Child Dependency Ratio

Van Wert Sex Ratio

Female4944.55%
Male6155.45%

Van Wert Population by Age

Van Wert Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All621.7787.112.9
Non Family351.0382.917.1
Married262.6992.37.7
Female141000
Male0000

2.7

Average Family Size

1.77

Average Household Size

87.1%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Van Wert Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Van Wert Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Van Wert Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 6.9%.

Van Wert Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$41,250

Average Earnings

$45,000

Average Male

$28,906

Average Female

Van Wert Earnings by Educational Attainment

Van Wert Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Van Wert Language

96.33% of Van Wert residents speak only English, while 3.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 3.67% of the population.

Van Wert Language

Van Wert Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White10854.63%

4.55%

Overall Poverty Rate

1.64%

Male Poverty Rate

8.16%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Van Wert

The race most likely to be in poverty in Van Wert is White, with 4.63% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Van Wert is White, with 4.63% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.52%.

Van Wert Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade18.18%
Some College8%
High School2.13%
Bachelors or Greater0%

Van Wert Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Female Employed4.35%
Male Employed2.78%
Male Unemployed0%
Female Unemployed0%

Van Wert Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Van Wert Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

Van Wert Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

50.9%

Overall Marriage Rate

51.7%

Male Marriage Rate

50.0%

Female Marriage Rate

Van Wert Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Van Wert Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.

Van Wert Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Van Wert Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

3

Number of Veterans

3

Male Veterans

0

Female Veterans

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Van Wert Veterans by War

count

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Van Wert Veterans by Age

count

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Van Wert Veterans by Race

Van Wert Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

0%

Veteran Poverty Rate

0%

Veteran Disability Rate

Van Wert Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

57.5%

Labor Force Participation

55.7%

Employment Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

Van Wert Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Van Wert Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Van Wert Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

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.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

85.45%

Born in Van Wert

98.18%

Native Born

1.82%

Foreign Born

0%

Non Citizen

1.82%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

98.18% of Van Wert residents were born in the United States, with 85.45% 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.

Van Wert Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
202918510.54%
202818410.55%
202718310.55%
202618210.55%
202518110.56%
202418010.56%
202317910.56%
202217800%
202117821.14%
2020176-36-16.98%
201921200%
2018212-1-0.47%
2017213-3-1.39%
2016216-1-0.46%
2015217-2-0.91%
201421910.46%
2013218-5-2.24%
2012223-2-0.89%
2011225-6-2.6%
201023100%

Van Wert Population by Year