Washta, IA Demographics

The total population of Washta is estimated to be 155 with 78 males (50.32%) and 77 females (49.68%). There are 1 less females than males in Washta.
The median household income in Washta was $46,614 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 4,377(8.58%) from $50,991 in 2020. This income is 62.48% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Washta sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $68,233. Overall, the median household income for the city of Washta stands at $46,614.
In Washta, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $31,848 for males and $23,780 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $46,614 for males and $35,805 for females.
In Washta, population is primarily represented by White households, reporting a median income of $46,614.
In 2022, the population of Washta was 205, a 0.49% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Washta's population was 206, a decline of 0.96% compared to a population of 208 in 2020.
The median age in Washta, IA is 57.8, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 8.64% were under the age of 15, 15.43% aged 15 to 29, 35.19% aged 30 to 64, 35.80% aged 65 to 84, and 4.94% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Washta population: 93.83% are White and 6.17% are multiracial.