Waukon is a city located in Allamakee County Iowa. Waukon has a 2024 population of 3,761. It is also the county seat of Allamakee County. Waukon is currently declining at a rate of -0.42% annually and its population has decreased by -1.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,825 in 2020.
The average household income in Waukon is $69,044 with a poverty rate of 11.37%. The median age in Waukon is 41.1 years: 36.5 years for males, and 45.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waukon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,642 | 95.39% |
| Other race | 73 | 1.91% |
| Two or more races | 52 | 1.36% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.68% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.63% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,718 | 2.14 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Non Family | 920 | 1.2 | 65.7 | 34.3 |
| Married | 607 | 3.21 | 93.2 | 6.8 |
| Female | 110 | 2.81 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Male | 81 | 3.85 | 100 | 0 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
78.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 182 | 6.76% |
| Associates Degree | 336 | 12.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 366 | 13.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 183 | 6.8% |
| High School Graduate | 979 | 36.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 78 | 2.9% |
| Some College | 567 | 21.07% |
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 | 2,552 | 2,298 | 502 |
| Hispanic | 55 | 50 | 0 |
| Other Race | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 33 | 2 |
| Asian | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Native American | 24 | 24 | 19 |
| Black | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,566 | $75,720 | $27,647 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,799 | $0 | $65,976 |
| High School Graduate | $31,125 | $48,508 | $17,112 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,000 | $50,357 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,847 | $53,601 | $30,650 |
| Some College | $44,224 | $58,780 | $40,128 |
$42,847
Average Earnings
$53,601
Average Male
$30,650
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.62% of Waukon residents speak only English, while 5.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,464 | 354 | 10.22% |
| Hispanic | 85 | 61 | 71.76% |
| Other | 73 | 49 | 67.12% |
11.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.1%
Male Poverty Rate
12.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waukon is Hispanic, with 71.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waukon is White, with 10.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 20% |
| High School | 11.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 42.68% |
| Female Unemployed | 41.67% |
| Female Employed | 6.59% |
| Male Employed | 2.9% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,813 | $90,739 |
| Households | $52,738 | $69,044 |
| Married Families | $78,160 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,250 | $46,922 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.5%
Male Marriage Rate
40.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
247
Number of Veterans
195
Male Veterans
52
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 82 |
| Korea | 33 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| World War II | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 97 |
| 65 to 74 | 73 |
| 55 to 64 | 63 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 247 | 9.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.2%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
72.81%
Born in Waukon
98.06%
Native Born
1.94%
Foreign Born
0.16%
Non Citizen
1.78%
Naturalized
98.06% of Waukon residents were born in the United States, with 72.81% having been born in Iowa. 0.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,681 | -16 | -0.43% |
| 2028 | 3,697 | -16 | -0.43% |
| 2027 | 3,713 | -16 | -0.43% |
| 2026 | 3,729 | -16 | -0.43% |
| 2025 | 3,745 | -16 | -0.43% |
| 2024 | 3,761 | -16 | -0.42% |
| 2023 | 3,777 | 8 | 0.21% |
| 2022 | 3,769 | -12 | -0.32% |
| 2021 | 3,781 | -44 | -1.15% |
| 2020 | 3,825 | 205 | 5.66% |
| 2019 | 3,620 | -56 | -1.52% |
| 2018 | 3,676 | -4 | -0.11% |
| 2017 | 3,680 | -12 | -0.33% |
| 2016 | 3,692 | -30 | -0.81% |
| 2015 | 3,722 | -53 | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 3,775 | -45 | -1.18% |
| 2013 | 3,820 | -32 | -0.83% |
| 2012 | 3,852 | -23 | -0.59% |
| 2011 | 3,875 | -44 | -1.12% |
| 2010 | 3,919 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,131 | 112 | 2.79% |
| 1990 | 4,019 | 36 | 0.9% |
| 1980 | 3,983 | 100 | 2.58% |
| 1970 | 3,883 | 244 | 6.71% |
| 1960 | 3,639 | 481 | 15.23% |
| 1950 | 3,158 | 186 | 6.26% |
| 1940 | 2,972 | 446 | 17.66% |
| 1930 | 2,526 | -1,155 | -31.38% |