Wadena City, Iowa
As of the census of 2000, there were 243 people in the city, organized into 111 households, and 71 families living in the city. The population density was 329.8 people per square mile (127.34/kmē), giving it the 173rd least densely populated city among the Iowa. There were 127 housing units at an average density of 171.6 per square mile (66.26/kmē). The average household size was 2.19 people, and the average family size was 2.76 people. In the city Age distribution was 24.3% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 115 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 114 females. The median age is 41.4 years, the median age of male residents at 41.3 and the median age of female residents at 41.5. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 240 White, 1 Black or African American, American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, 2 from two or more races and Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $25500, making it the 69th poorest city by median household income among the Iowa. The median income for a family in the city was $31563, it is 79th poorest city by median family income in Iowa. The per capita income for the city was $13861, making it the 147th poorest city by per capita income among the Iowa. The median income was $14167, Males had a median income of $18542 versus $12188 for females.
In 2000, 76 pupils and students, of which 46.05% are male and 53.95% are female, 31.28% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 17.11% nursery or pri school, 13.16% kindergarten, 30.26% elementary school, 26.32% high school and 13.16% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 243 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 243 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 243 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 238 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 234 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 231 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 226 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 224 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 221 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 220 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 218 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 2 | 11 | 13 |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| Elementary school | 15 | 8 | 23 |
| High school | 7 | 13 | 20 |
| College or graduate school | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadena city, Iowa | $25500 | $31563 | $13861 |
| Fayette County, Iowa | $32453 | $39960 | $17271 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |