Washta City, Iowa
As of the census of 2000, there were 282 people in the city, organized into 117 households, and 70 families residing in the city. The population density was 268.5 people per square mile (103.67/kmē), it is the 125th least populated city in terms of population density. There were 133 housing units at an average density of 126.7 per square mile (48.92/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.41 persons, and the average family size was 3.14 persons. In the city Population was distributed with 26.2% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males. The median age was 37.8 years, The median age of males was 38.2 years, for females the median age was 37.3 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 100% White, 0% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $30673, it is the 256th poorest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $35455, making it the 175th poorest city by median family income among the Iowa. The per capita income for the city was $13025, making it the 91st lowest city by per capita income in Iowa. The median income is $17344, Males had a median income of $22500 versus $15938 for females.
In 2000, 66 pupils and students, of which 32 are male and 34 are female, 23.4% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 9 nursery or pri school, 2 kindergarten, 43 elementary school, 9 high school and 3 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 282 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 282 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 281 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 277 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 269 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 267 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 262 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 257 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 251 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 248 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 242 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| Kindergarten | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Elementary school | 24 | 19 | 43 |
| High school | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| College or graduate school | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washta city, Iowa | $30673 | $35455 | $13025 |
| Cherokee County, Iowa | $35142 | $42897 | $17934 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |