Van Wert City, Iowa
As of the census of 2000, there were 231 residents, 103 households, and 65 families in the city. The population density was 697.6 people per square mile (269.34/kmē), it is Iowa's 518th most densely populated city. There were 120 housing units at an average density of 363.6 per square mile (140.39/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.24 persons, and the average family size was 2.85 persons. In the Van Wert City, 22.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 10.8% were 18 to 24, 25.1% were 25 to 44, 26.8% were 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 104.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.5 males. The median age was 41.2 years, The median age of males was 36.5 years, for females the median age was 42.8 years. The racial makeup of the city was 229 White, Black or African American, American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, 2 from two or more races and Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $34375, it is the 472nd highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Iowa. The median income for a family in the city was $44375, making its Iowa's 338th highest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $16564, making it the 502nd wealthiest city by per capita income among the Iowa. The median income was $17266, The median income for males was $25000, compared to $15341 for females.
In 2000, 20 pupils and students, of which 65% are male and 35% are female, 8.66% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5% nursery or pri school, 20% kindergarten, 35% elementary school, 30% high school and 10% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 231 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 231 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 230 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 231 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 229 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 230 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 228 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 213 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 216 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 215 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 214 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 1 | 1 | |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 4 | |
| Elementary school | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| High school | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| College or graduate school | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Wert city, Iowa | $34375 | $44375 | $16564 |
| Decatur County, Iowa | $27343 | $34831 | $14209 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |