Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Winfield, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,007

Median Agei

40.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.5%952

Hispanic/Latino

5.4%54

Asian

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.7%47

High School Diploma

27.7%195

Some College (<1 yr)

18.8%132

Some College (1+ yr)

16.6%117

Associate's Degree

4.6%32

Bachelor's Degree

12.2%86

Master's Degree

5.8%41

Professional Degree

0.6%4

Doctorate

0.4%3

HS or Higher

93.5%

BA or Higher

19.1%

Graduate+

6.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$100,000

Median Renti

$667

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71%318

Renter-Occupied

29%130

Total Units

486

Homeownership

71%

Vacancy Rate

7.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

23%73

$50K–$100K

27%86

$100K–$150K

28%89

$150K–$200K

10.7%34

$200K–$300K

5.7%18

$300K–$500K

1.9%6

$500K–$1M

1.3%4

$1M+

2.5%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

2.5%12

2000–2009

2.5%12

1990–1999

4.3%21

1980–1989

12.8%62

1970–1979

17.5%85

1960–1969

8.2%40

1950–1959

7.8%38

1940–1949

9.7%47

1939 or earlier

34.8%169

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69%309

Electricity

27.2%122

No Fuel

2.2%10

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,063

Mean Household Incomei

$63,624

Per Capita Incomei

$28,982

Poverty Ratei

9.4%

Unemploymenti

3.6%

Labor Forcei

415

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.1%5

$10K–$15K

7.6%34

$15K–$20K

12.1%54

$20K–$25K

6.5%29

$25K–$30K

3.3%15

$30K–$35K

4%18

$35K–$40K

2.9%13

$40K–$45K

4.5%20

$45K–$50K

10%45

$50K–$60K

10.7%48

$60K–$75K

8.3%37

$75K–$100K

14.5%65

$100K–$125K

4.5%20

$125K–$150K

4.2%19

$150K–$200K

2.7%12

$200K+

3.1%14

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers5 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

30.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

400

Avg. Commutei

26.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

400

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

58(7.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.1%Insured

5.9%Uninsured