Waukon, IA
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3,818
TOTAL POPULATION
1,882
MALE POPULATION
1,936
FEMALE POPULATION
97.21
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.87
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,176
PER CAPITA INCOME
$67,813
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$52,738
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
50.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
49.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,848
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Waukon Zip Codes
Waukon Area Codes
Race in Waukon
The most populous races in Waukon are White / Caucasian (3,642 | 95.4%), Hispanic or Latino (86 | 2.2%), and Some other Race (73 | 1.9%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 26 | 0.7% |
Black / African American | 1 | 0.0% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 86 | 2.2% |
Native / Alaskan | 24 | 0.6% |
White / Caucasian | 3,642 | 95.4% |
Two or more Races | 52 | 1.4% |
Some other Race | 73 | 1.9% |
Total | 3,818 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Waukon
The most populous ancestries reported in Waukon are German (1,733 | 45.4%), Irish (793 | 20.8%), Norwegian (686 | 18.0%), English (366 | 9.6%), and American (193 | 5.1%), together accounting for 98.8% of all Waukon residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
African | 11 | 0.3% |
American | 193 | 5.1% |
Bhutanese | 19 | 0.5% |
Central American | 3 | 0.1% |
Czech | 13 | 0.3% |
Danish | 23 | 0.6% |
Dutch | 69 | 1.8% |
English | 366 | 9.6% |
European | 41 | 1.1% |
French | 71 | 1.9% |
German | 1,733 | 45.4% |
Guatemalan | 3 | 0.1% |
Indian (Asian) | 26 | 0.7% |
Irish | 793 | 20.8% |
Italian | 43 | 1.1% |
Mexican | 83 | 2.2% |
Mexican American Indian | 5 | 0.1% |
Norwegian | 686 | 18.0% |
Polish | 19 | 0.5% |
Scandinavian | 20 | 0.5% |
Scotch-Irish | 24 | 0.6% |
Scottish | 16 | 0.4% |
Slovak | 15 | 0.4% |
Subsaharan African | 11 | 0.3% |
Swedish | 63 | 1.7% |
Swiss | 50 | 1.3% |
Tlingit-Haida | 2 | 0.1% |
Welsh | 69 | 1.8% |
Yaqui | 19 | 0.5% | View All 29 Rows |
Immigrants in Waukon
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Waukon came from Latin America (59 | 1.5%), Central America (33 | 0.9%), Mexico (33 | 0.9%), Bahamas (26 | 0.7%), and Caribbean (26 | 0.7%), together accounting for 4.6% of all Waukon residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Bahamas | 26 | 0.7% |
Caribbean | 26 | 0.7% |
Central America | 33 | 0.9% |
Czechoslovakia | 15 | 0.4% |
Eastern Europe | 15 | 0.4% |
Europe | 15 | 0.4% |
Latin America | 59 | 1.5% |
Mexico | 33 | 0.9% | View All 8 Rows |
Sex and Age in Waukon
Sex and Age in Waukon
The most populous age groups in Waukon are 10 to 14 Years (215 | 11.4%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (168 | 8.7%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 111 (5.9%) | 81 (4.2%) |
5 to 9 Years | 124 (6.6%) | 147 (7.6%) |
10 to 14 Years | 215 (11.4%) | 145 (7.5%) |
15 to 19 Years | 101 (5.4%) | 84 (4.3%) |
20 to 24 Years | 61 (3.2%) | 58 (3.0%) |
25 to 29 Years | 120 (6.4%) | 79 (4.1%) |
30 to 34 Years | 119 (6.3%) | 160 (8.3%) |
35 to 39 Years | 153 (8.1%) | 107 (5.5%) |
40 to 44 Years | 108 (5.7%) | 91 (4.7%) |
45 to 49 Years | 61 (3.2%) | 86 (4.4%) |
50 to 54 Years | 98 (5.2%) | 84 (4.3%) |
55 to 59 Years | 136 (7.2%) | 130 (6.7%) |
60 to 64 Years | 105 (5.6%) | 101 (5.2%) |
65 to 69 Years | 140 (7.4%) | 168 (8.7%) |
70 to 74 Years | 74 (3.9%) | 132 (6.8%) |
75 to 79 Years | 15 (0.8%) | 80 (4.1%) |
80 to 84 Years | 92 (4.9%) | 70 (3.6%) |
85 Years and over | 49 (2.6%) | 133 (6.9%) |
Total | 1,882 (100.0%) | 1,936 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Waukon
Median Family Size in Waukon
The median family size in Waukon is 3.10 persons per family, with single male/father families (81 | 10.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.31 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (110 | 13.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.33 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 607 (76.1%) | 3.21 |
Single Male/Father | 81 (10.2%) | 3.31 |
Single Female/Mother | 110 (13.8%) | 2.33 |
Total Families | 798 (100.0%) | 3.10 |
Median Household Size in Waukon
The median household size in Waukon is 2.14 persons per household, with single male/father households (81 | 4.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.85 persons per household. non-family households (920 | 53.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.20 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 607 (35.3%) | 3.21 |
Single Male/Father | 81 (4.7%) | 3.85 |
Single Female/Mother | 110 (6.4%) | 2.81 |
Non-family | 920 (53.5%) | 1.20 |
Total Households | 1,718 (100.0%) | 2.14 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Waukon
Out of a total of 1,718 households in Waukon, 798 (46.5%) are family households, while 920 (53.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 365, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 786.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 786 (45.8%) |
2-Person Households | 365 (21.2%) | 74 (4.3%) |
3-Person Households | 206 (12.0%) | 60 (3.5%) |
4-Person Households | 105 (6.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 88 (5.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 6 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 28 (1.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 798 (46.5%) | 920 (53.5%) |
Female Fertility in Waukon
Fertility by Age in Waukon
Average fertility rate in Waukon is 37.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 57.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 68.0% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 17 (68.0%) | 57.0 |
35 to 50 years | 8 (32.0%) | 26.0 |
Total | 25 (100.0%) | 37.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Waukon
32.0% of women with births (25) in Waukon are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (100.0%) |
35 to 50 years | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 8 (32.0%) | 17 (68.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Waukon
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 8 (32.0%) | 25.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 17 (68.0%) | 147.0 |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 25 (100.0%) | 37.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Waukon
68.0% of women with births in Waukon are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (100.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 8 (32.0%) | 17 (68.0%) |
Income in Waukon
Income Overview in Waukon
Per Capita Income in Waukon is $31,176, while median incomes of families and households are $67,813 and $52,738 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 3,818 | $31,176 |
Median Family Income | 798 | $67,813 |
Mean Family Income | 798 | $90,739 |
Median Household Income | 1,718 | $52,738 |
Mean Household Income | 1,718 | $69,044 |
Income Deficit | 798 | $0 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 3,818 | 50.63% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 3,818 | 49.37¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 3,818 | 0.44 |
Earnings by Sex in Waukon
Average Earnings in Waukon are $40,388, $51,906 for men and $25,625 for women, a difference of 50.6%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 1,027 (52.5%) | $51,906 |
Female | 930 (47.5%) | $25,625 |
Total | 1,957 (100.0%) | $40,388 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Waukon
The most common earnings brackets in Waukon are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (173 | 16.9%) and $5,000 to $7,499 for women (86 | 9.2%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 26 (2.5%) | 78 (8.4%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 59 (5.7%) | 36 (3.9%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 21 (2.0%) | 86 (9.2%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 45 (4.8%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 41 (4.0%) | 51 (5.5%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 13 (1.3%) | 63 (6.8%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 16 (1.6%) | 41 (4.4%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 19 (1.8%) | 17 (1.8%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 15 (1.5%) | 39 (4.2%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 92 (9.0%) | 53 (5.7%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 44 (4.3%) | 45 (4.8%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 7 (0.7%) | 58 (6.2%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 59 (5.7%) | 64 (6.9%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 71 (6.9%) | 82 (8.8%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 82 (8.0%) | 62 (6.7%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 137 (13.3%) | 31 (3.3%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 62 (6.0%) | 47 (5.1%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 173 (16.9%) | 19 (2.0%) |
$100,000+ | 90 (8.8%) | 13 (1.4%) |
Total | 1,027 (100.0%) | 930 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Waukon
Average earnings in Waukon are $53,601 for men and $30,650 for women, a difference of 42.8%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $75,720, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $48,508. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $65,976, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $17,112.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $50,357 | $0 |
High School Diploma | $48,508 | $17,112 |
College or Associate's Degree | $58,780 | $40,128 |
Bachelor's Degree | $75,720 | $27,647 |
Graduate Degree | - | - |
Total | $53,601 | $30,650 |
Family Income in Waukon
Family Income Brackets in Waukon
According to the Waukon family income data, there are 185 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.2% of all families.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 48 | 6.0% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 93 | 11.7% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 52 | 6.5% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 75 | 9.4% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 172 | 21.6% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 113 | 14.2% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 185 | 23.2% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 15 | 1.9% |
$200,000+ | 45 | 5.6% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Waukon
3-person families (146 | 18.3%) account for the highest median family income in Waukon with $106,087 per family, while 3-person families (146 | 18.3%) have the highest median income of $35,362 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 436 (54.6%) | $41,528 |
3-Person Families | 146 (18.3%) | $106,087 |
4-Person Families | 120 (15.0%) | $79,100 |
5-Person Families | 62 (7.8%) | $104,545 |
6-Person Families | 6 (0.7%) | $0 |
7+ Person Families | 28 (3.5%) | $0 |
Total | 798 (100.0%) | $67,813 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Waukon
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 135 (16.9%) | $0 |
1 Earner | 229 (28.7%) | $52,452 |
2 Earners | 346 (43.4%) | $100,147 |
3+ Earners | 88 (11.0%) | $105,161 |
Total | 798 (100.0%) | $67,813 |
Household Income in Waukon
Household Income Brackets in Waukon
With 321 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Waukon, accounting for 18.7% of all households. In contrast, only 15 households (0.9%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 17 | 1.0% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 100 | 5.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 239 | 13.9% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 265 | 15.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 218 | 12.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 321 | 18.7% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 254 | 14.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 242 | 14.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 15 | 0.9% |
$200,000+ | 45 | 2.6% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Waukon
The median household income in Waukon is $52,738, with the highest median household income of $70,357 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 524 households (30.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 56 households (3.3%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 56 (3.3%) | $0 |
25 to 44 Years | 480 (27.9%) | $65,197 |
45 to 64 Years | 524 (30.5%) | $70,357 |
65+ Years | 658 (38.3%) | $33,043 |
Total | 1,718 (100.0%) | $52,738 |
Poverty in Waukon
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Waukon
With 10.1% poverty level for males and 12.6% for females among the residents of Waukon, 18 to 24 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 42 males (44.7%) and 28 females (34.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 28 (34.6%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 3 (1.4%) | 4 (3.6%) |
12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 15 (16.5%) |
15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 42 (44.7%) | 8 (7.9%) |
25 to 34 Years | 58 (24.3%) | 27 (11.3%) |
35 to 44 Years | 56 (21.8%) | 30 (15.1%) |
45 to 54 Years | 6 (3.8%) | 28 (16.5%) |
55 to 64 Years | 8 (3.3%) | 53 (22.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 12 (5.7%) | 15 (5.1%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 22 (10.1%) |
Total | 185 (10.1%) | 230 (12.6%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Waukon
According to the poverty statistics in Waukon, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 111 (100.0%) | 53 (65.4%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 44 (100.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 205 (98.6%) | 107 (96.4%) |
12 to 14 Years | 131 (100.0%) | 76 (83.5%) |
15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 33 (100.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 68 (100.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 52 (55.3%) | 93 (92.1%) |
25 to 34 Years | 181 (75.7%) | 212 (88.7%) |
35 to 44 Years | 201 (78.2%) | 168 (84.9%) |
45 to 54 Years | 152 (96.2%) | 142 (83.5%) |
55 to 64 Years | 233 (96.7%) | 178 (77.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 198 (94.3%) | 281 (94.9%) |
75 Years and over | 114 (100.0%) | 195 (89.9%) |
Total | 1,646 (89.9%) | 1,590 (87.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Waukon
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Waukon show that 3.0% or 18 of the total 607 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 4.8%, comprising of 18 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 359 (95.2%) | 18 (4.8%) |
1 or 2 Children | 134 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 68 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 28 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 589 (97.0%) | 18 (3.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Waukon
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 30 (81.1%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 35 (50.7%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 69 (62.7%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Waukon
The poverty data for Waukon shows that 18 of the married-couple family households (3.0%) and 69 of the single-parent households (36.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 households (4.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 30 household (44.1%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 18 (4.8%) | 30 (44.1%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 35 (37.6%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (13.3%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 18 (3.0%) | 69 (36.1%) |
Employment Characteristics in Waukon
Employment by Class of Employer in Waukon
Among the 1,738 employed individuals in Waukon, private company employees (1,028 | 59.2%), self-employed (not incorporated) (172 | 9.9%), and not-for-profit organizations (144 | 8.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 1,028 | 59.2% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 133 | 7.6% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 172 | 9.9% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 144 | 8.3% |
Local Government Employees | 122 | 7.0% |
State Government Employees | 82 | 4.7% |
Federal Government Employees | 57 | 3.3% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 1,738 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Waukon
According to the labor force statistics for Waukon, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,962), 62.4% or 1,848 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.1% or 94 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 55 to 59 years, with 91.0% or 242 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 27.5% or 19 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 88 (57.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Years | 69 (58.0%) | 19 (27.5%) |
25 to 29 Years | 174 (87.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
30 to 34 Years | 222 (79.6%) | 40 (18.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 391 (85.2%) | 35 (9.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 269 (81.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 59 Years | 242 (91.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
60 to 64 Years | 96 (46.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 249 (48.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 48 (10.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,848 (62.4%) | 94 (5.1%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Waukon
According to labor force statistics for Waukon, 80.2% of individuals (1,394) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,738) are in the labor force, with 5.4% or 75 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 97.1% or 367 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 20.3% or 16 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 79 (81.4%) | 20 (20.3%) |
High School Diploma | 394 (72.7%) | 33 (6.1%) |
College / Associate Degree | 554 (76.8%) | 45 (6.3%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 367 (97.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,394 (80.2%) | 94 (5.4%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Waukon
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Waukon are Management (189 | 10.8%), Community & Social Service (128 | 7.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (75 | 4.3%), Education Instruction & Library (73 | 4.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (65 | 3.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Waukon, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (90.7%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 51 (27.0%) | 138 (73.0%) |
Business & Financial | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 48 (73.9%) | 17 (26.2%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 48 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (100.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 43 (33.6%) | 85 (66.4%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 28 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Legal Services & Support | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 10 (13.7%) | 63 (86.3%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 22 (100.0%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 7 (9.3%) | 68 (90.7%) |
Health Technologists | 7 (16.3%) | 36 (83.7%) |
Total (Category) | 162 (34.5%) | 308 (65.5%) |
Total (Overall) | 965 (55.0%) | 789 (45.0%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Waukon are Cleaning & Maintenance (79 | 4.5%), Food Preparation & Serving (69 | 3.9%), Personal Care & Service (25 | 1.4%), and Healthcare Support (21 | 1.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Waukon, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (34.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (26.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (73.9%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 21 (100.0%) |
Security & Protection | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Law Enforcement | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 18 (26.1%) | 51 (73.9%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 27 (34.2%) | 52 (65.8%) |
Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 25 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 45 (23.2%) | 149 (76.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 965 (55.0%) | 789 (45.0%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Waukon are Sales & Related (343 | 19.6%), and Office & Administration (98 | 5.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 175 (51.0%) | 168 (49.0%) |
Office & Administration | 25 (25.5%) | 73 (74.5%) |
Total (Category) | 200 (45.4%) | 241 (54.6%) |
Total (Overall) | 965 (55.0%) | 789 (45.0%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Waukon are Construction & Extraction (166 | 9.5%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (84 | 4.8%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (31 | 1.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 67 (79.8%) | 17 (20.2%) |
Construction & Extraction | 166 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 31 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 264 (94.0%) | 17 (6.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 965 (55.0%) | 789 (45.0%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Waukon are Production (215 | 12.3%), Transportation (86 | 4.9%), and Material Moving (67 | 3.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 171 (79.5%) | 44 (20.5%) |
Transportation | 86 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Material Moving | 37 (55.2%) | 30 (44.8%) |
Total (Category) | 294 (79.9%) | 74 (20.1%) |
Total (Overall) | 965 (55.0%) | 789 (45.0%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Waukon
Employment Industries in Waukon
The major employment industries in Waukon include Retail Trade (376 | 21.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (242 | 13.8%), Manufacturing (200 | 11.4%), Construction (175 | 10.0%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (129 | 7.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Waukon
The Waukon industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (95.5%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 105 (81.4%) | 24 (18.6%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 175 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Manufacturing | 159 (79.5%) | 41 (20.5%) |
Wholesale Trade | 38 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Retail Trade | 135 (35.9%) | 241 (64.1%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 60 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Utilities | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Information | 0 (0.0%) | 41 (100.0%) |
Finance & Insurance | 60 (69.0%) | 27 (31.0%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Professional & Scientific | 7 (38.9%) | 11 (61.1%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 21 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Educational Services | 50 (44.6%) | 62 (55.4%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 11 (4.5%) | 231 (95.5%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 30 (55.6%) | 24 (44.4%) |
Public Administration | 52 (45.6%) | 62 (54.4%) |
Total | 965 (55.0%) | 789 (45.0%) |
Education in Waukon
School Enrollment in Waukon
The most common levels of schooling among the 895 students in Waukon are elementary school (257 | 28.7%), middle school (236 | 26.4%), and high school (181 | 20.2%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 44 | 4.9% |
Kindergarten | 51 | 5.7% |
Elementary School | 257 | 28.7% |
Middle School | 236 | 26.4% |
High School | 181 | 20.2% |
College / Undergraduate | 98 | 11.0% |
Graduate / Professional | 28 | 3.1% |
Total | 895 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Waukon
Out of a total of 895 students who are enrolled in schools in Waukon, 156 (17.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 739 (82.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 25 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 109 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 4 (23.5%) | 13 (76.5%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 224 (82.7%) | 47 (17.3%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 326 (90.6%) | 34 (9.4%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 109 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 19 (61.3%) | 12 (38.7%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 57 (82.6%) | 12 (17.4%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 25 (100.0%) |
35 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (100.0%) |
Total | 739 (82.6%) | 156 (17.4%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Waukon
Business (153 | 26.5%), education (85 | 14.7%), bio, nature & agricultural (82 | 14.2%), science & technology (45 | 7.8%), and liberal arts & history (36 | 6.2%) are the most common fields of study among 578 individuals in Waukon who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 10 | 1.7% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 82 | 14.2% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 33 | 5.7% |
Psychology | 35 | 6.1% |
Social Sciences | 15 | 2.6% |
Engineering | 14 | 2.4% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
Science & Technology | 45 | 7.8% |
Business | 153 | 26.5% |
Education | 85 | 14.7% |
Literature & Languages | 7 | 1.2% |
Liberal Arts & History | 36 | 6.2% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 31 | 5.4% |
Communications | 0 | 0.0% |
Arts & Humanities | 32 | 5.5% |
Total | 578 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Waukon
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Waukon
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Waukon are males with 2 vehicles (318, accounting for 34.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (291, making up 40.3%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 Vehicle | 192 (20.5%) | 224 (28.4%) |
2 Vehicles | 318 (34.0%) | 291 (36.9%) |
3 Vehicles | 311 (33.3%) | 238 (30.2%) |
4 Vehicles | 100 (10.7%) | 13 (1.7%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 14 (1.5%) | 23 (2.9%) |
Total | 935 (100.0%) | 789 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Waukon
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Waukon are 5 to 9 minutes (554 commuters, 35.0%), less than 5 minutes (260 commuters, 16.4%), and 10 to 14 minutes (194 commuters, 12.3%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 260 | 16.4% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 554 | 35.0% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 194 | 12.3% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 60 | 3.8% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 165 | 10.4% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 65 | 4.1% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 54 | 3.4% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 12 | 0.8% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 64 | 4.1% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 73 | 4.6% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 62 | 3.9% |
90 or more Minutes | 19 | 1.2% |
Commute Time by Sex in Waukon
The most common commute times in Waukon are 5 to 9 minutes (270 commuters, 30.8%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (284 commuters, 40.2%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 121 (13.8%) | 139 (19.7%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 270 (30.8%) | 284 (40.2%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 116 (13.2%) | 78 (11.1%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 60 (6.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 71 (8.1%) | 94 (13.3%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 54 (6.2%) | 11 (1.6%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 37 (4.2%) | 17 (2.4%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 12 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 24 (2.7%) | 40 (5.7%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 30 (3.4%) | 43 (6.1%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 62 (7.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
90 or more Minutes | 19 (2.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Waukon
The most frequent times of departure to work in Waukon are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (136, 15.5%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (120, 17.0%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 53 (6.0%) | 36 (5.1%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 85 (9.7%) | 77 (10.9%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 87 (9.9%) | 24 (3.4%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 58 (6.6%) | 62 (8.8%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 123 (14.0%) | 21 (3.0%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 115 (13.1%) | 98 (13.9%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 36 (4.1%) | 120 (17.0%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 136 (15.5%) | 37 (5.2%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 37 (4.2%) | 17 (2.4%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 31 (3.5%) | 11 (1.6%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 5 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 12 (1.4%) | 13 (1.8%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 40 (4.6%) | 80 (11.3%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 58 (6.6%) | 110 (15.6%) |
Total | 876 (100.0%) | 706 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Waukon
Occupancy by Ownership in Waukon
Of the total 1,718 dwellings in Waukon, owner-occupied units account for 1,343 (78.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 375 (21.8%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 1,343 | 78.2% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 375 | 21.8% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 1,718 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Waukon
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 786 | 45.8% |
2-Person Household | 439 | 25.6% |
3-Person Household | 266 | 15.5% |
4+ Person Household | 227 | 13.2% |
Total Housing Units | 1,718 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Waukon
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 516 (65.6%) | 270 (34.4%) |
2-Person Household | 410 (93.4%) | 29 (6.6%) |
3-Person Household | 207 (77.8%) | 59 (22.2%) |
4+ Person Household | 210 (92.5%) | 17 (7.5%) |
Total Housing Units | 1,343 (78.2%) | 375 (21.8%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Waukon
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 128 (85.9%) | 21 (14.1%) |
High School Diploma | 448 (72.0%) | 174 (28.0%) |
College/Associate Degree | 492 (76.8%) | 149 (23.2%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 275 (89.9%) | 31 (10.1%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Waukon
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 299 | 17.4% |
35 to 44 Years | 237 | 13.8% |
45 to 54 Years | 184 | 10.7% |
55 to 64 Years | 340 | 19.8% |
65 to 74 Years | 392 | 22.8% |
75 to 84 Years | 168 | 9.8% |
85 Years and Over | 98 | 5.7% |
Total | 1,718 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Waukon
Median Income by Occupancy in Waukon
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 1,343 (78.2%) | $57,730 |
Renter-Occupied | 375 (21.8%) | $25,457 |
Average | 1,718 (100.0%) | $52,738 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Waukon
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (1.3%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 13 (1.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 14 (1.0%) | 86 (22.9%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 74 (5.5%) | 68 (18.1%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 75 (5.6%) | 21 (5.6%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 207 (15.4%) | 58 (15.5%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 197 (14.7%) | 22 (5.9%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 266 (19.8%) | 55 (14.7%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 195 (14.5%) | 60 (16.0%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 242 (18.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$150,000 or more | 60 (4.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,343 (100.0%) | 375 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Waukon
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 99 (7.4%) | 35 (9.3%) |
$300 to $499 | 227 (16.9%) | 82 (21.9%) |
$500 to $799 | 416 (31.0%) | 72 (19.2%) |
$800 to $999 | 157 (11.7%) | 72 (19.2%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 296 (22.0%) | 58 (15.5%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 75 (5.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 62 (4.6%) | 22 (5.9%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 11 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,343 (100.0%) | 375 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Waukon
Housing Structures in Waukon
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 1,234 | 71.8% |
Single Unit, Attached | 45 | 2.6% |
2 Unit Apartments | 147 | 8.6% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 15 | 0.9% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 27 | 1.6% |
10 or more Apartments | 76 | 4.4% |
Mobile Home / Other | 174 | 10.1% |
Total | 1,718 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Waukon
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 1,125 (91.2%) | 109 (8.8%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 37 (82.2%) | 8 (17.8%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 7 (4.8%) | 140 (95.2%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 15 (100.0%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 27 (100.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 76 (100.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 174 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,343 (78.2%) | 375 (21.8%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Waukon
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 30 (2.2%) | 71 (18.9%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 473 (35.2%) | 214 (57.1%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 329 (24.5%) | 22 (5.9%) |
8 or more Rooms | 511 (38.1%) | 68 (18.1%) |
Total | 1,343 (100.0%) | 375 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Waukon
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 1,157 (86.2%) | 189 (50.4%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 45 (3.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Electricity | 141 (10.5%) | 186 (49.6%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,343 (100.0%) | 375 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Waukon
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 8 (0.6%) | 49 (13.1%) |
1 Vehicle | 503 (37.4%) | 236 (62.9%) |
2 Vehicles | 399 (29.7%) | 71 (18.9%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 433 (32.2%) | 19 (5.1%) |
Total | 1,343 (100.0%) | 375 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Waukon
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Waukon
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 706 | 637 |
Median Property Value | $114,400 | $121,400 |
Median Household Income | $43,571 | $20 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $521 | $0 |
Real Estate Taxes | $1,743 | $48 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Waukon
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 204 (28.9%) | 91 (14.3%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 134 (19.0%) | 66 (10.4%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 288 (40.8%) | 402 (63.1%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 18 (2.5%) | 32 (5.0%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 62 (8.8%) | 46 (7.2%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 706 (100.0%) | 637 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Waukon
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 13 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 89 (12.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 170 (24.1%) | 74 (11.6%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 120 (17.0%) | 37 (5.8%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 108 (15.3%) | 77 (12.1%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 83 (11.8%) | 158 (24.8%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 83 (11.8%) | 112 (17.6%) |
$150,000 or more | 40 (5.7%) | 159 (25.0%) |
Total | 706 (100.0%) | 637 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Waukon
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 350 (49.6%) | 73,505 (11,539.2%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 126 (17.8%) | 415 (65.1%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 25 (3.5%) | 128 (20.1%) |
4.0x or more | 205 (29.0%) | 73 (11.5%) |
Total | 706 (100.0%) | 637 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Waukon
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 224 (31.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 85 (12.0%) | 29 (4.5%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 382 (54.1%) | 142 (22.3%) |
Total | 706 (100.0%) | 637 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Waukon
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Waukon
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 236 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 708 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
19 to 25 Years | 222 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
26 to 34 Years | 394 (89.7%) | 45 (10.2%) |
35 to 44 Years | 438 (96.3%) | 17 (3.7%) |
45 to 54 Years | 280 (85.4%) | 48 (14.6%) |
55 to 64 Years | 472 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 506 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 331 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 3,587 (97.0%) | 110 (3.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Waukon
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 236 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 708 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 222 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Waukon
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 530 (96.7%) | 18 (3.3%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 628 (98.1%) | 12 (1.9%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 682 (97.4%) | 18 (2.6%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 744 (93.9%) | 48 (6.1%) |
$100,000 and over | 983 (99.4%) | 6 (0.6%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Waukon
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 88 (37.3%) | 148 (62.7%) |
6 to 18 Years | 327 (46.2%) | 381 (53.8%) |
19 to 25 Years | 75 (33.8%) | 147 (66.2%) |
25 to 34 Years | 138 (31.4%) | 273 (62.2%) |
35 to 44 Years | 119 (26.2%) | 333 (73.2%) |
45 to 54 Years | 76 (23.2%) | 217 (66.2%) |
55 to 64 Years | 135 (28.6%) | 372 (78.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 466 (92.1%) | 290 (57.3%) |
75 Years and over | 331 (100.0%) | 282 (85.2%) |
Total | 1,755 (47.5%) | 2,443 (66.1%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Waukon
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 32 (7.9%) | 10 (3.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 47 (14.1%) | 8 (2.4%) |
35 to 64 Years | 85 (13.0%) | 91 (15.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 46 (21.9%) | 46 (15.5%) |
75 Years and over | 72 (63.2%) | 146 (67.3%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Waukon
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 26 (6.4%) | 10 (3.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 54 (8.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 42 (20.0%) | 39 (13.2%) |
75 Years and over | 59 (51.7%) | 70 (32.3%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 11 (3.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (1.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 52 (24.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 6 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 36 (10.8%) | 8 (2.4%) |
35 to 64 Years | 18 (2.7%) | 56 (9.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 4 (1.9%) | 26 (8.8%) |
75 Years and over | 5 (4.4%) | 25 (11.5%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 11 (3.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 19 (2.9%) | 61 (10.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 39 (13.2%) |
75 Years and over | 60 (52.6%) | 83 (38.3%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 14 (4.2%) | 8 (2.4%) |
35 to 64 Years | 10 (1.5%) | 19 (3.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 33 (11.2%) |
75 Years and over | 13 (11.4%) | 57 (26.3%) |
Technology Access in Waukon
Computing Device Access in Waukon
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 1,120 | 65.2% |
Smartphone | 1,337 | 77.8% |
Tablet | 963 | 56.0% |
No Computing Device | 175 | 10.2% |
Total | 1,718 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Waukon
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 21 | 1.2% |
Broadband Home | 1,067 | 62.1% |
Cellular Data Only | 154 | 9.0% |
Satellite Internet | 148 | 8.6% |
No Internet | 329 | 19.2% |
Total | 1,718 | 100.0% |
Waukon Summary
Waukon is a city located in Allamakee County, Iowa, United States. It is the county seat of Allamakee County and is located along the Upper Iowa River. The population was 3,717 at the 2010 census.
History
The area that is now Waukon was first settled in 1849 by a group of settlers from New York. The town was originally named Waukon Junction, after the nearby Waukon Creek. The name was changed to Waukon in 1856. The town was incorporated in 1872.
The city was a major stop on the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, which ran through the city from 1881 to 1980. The railroad was a major employer in the city and helped to spur economic growth.
Geography
Waukon is located at 42°27′N 91°27′W (42.45, -91.45). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.17 square miles (8.19 km2), all of it land.
The city is located along the Upper Iowa River, which flows through the city. The river is a popular destination for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking.
Economy
The economy of Waukon is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to several large agricultural businesses, including a feed mill, a grain elevator, and a dairy.
The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a plastics manufacturer, a metal fabrication company, and a machine shop.
Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,717 people, 1,541 households, and 990 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,179.2 people per square mile (455.3/km2). There were 1,664 housing units at an average density of 529.2 per square mile (204.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
There were 1,541 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,938, and the median income for a family was $45,938. Males had a median income of $31,938 versus $22,938 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,938. About 8.2% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Waukon?
Total Population of Waukon is 3,818.
What is the Total Male Population of Waukon?
Total Male Population of Waukon is 1,882.
What is the Total Female Population of Waukon?
Total Female Population of Waukon is 1,936.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Waukon?
There are 97.21 Males per 100 Females in Waukon.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Waukon?
There are 102.87 Females per 100 Males in Waukon.
What is the Median Population Age in Waukon?
Median Population Age in Waukon is 41.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Waukon
Average Family Size in Waukon is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Waukon
Average Household Size in Waukon is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Waukon?
Per Capita income in Waukon is $31,176.
What is the Median Family Income in Waukon?
Median Family Income in Waukon is $67,813.
What is the Median Household income in Waukon?
Median Household Income in Waukon is $52,738.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Waukon?
Income or Wage Gap in Waukon is 50.6%.
Women in Waukon earn 49.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Waukon?
Inequality or Gini Index in Waukon is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Waukon?
There are 1,848 People in the Labor Forcein in Waukon.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Waukon?
62.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Waukon.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Waukon?
Unemployment Rate in Waukon is 5.1%.