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.

Whittemore, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

569

Median Agei

40.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.9%523

Two or More

5.8%33

Hispanic/Latino

2.3%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.7%7

High School Diploma

27.7%111

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%29

Some College (1+ yr)

19%76

Associate's Degree

20%80

Bachelor's Degree

19.5%78

Master's Degree

0.7%3

HS or Higher

95.8%

BA or Higher

20.2%

Graduate+

0.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$100,500

Median Renti

$625

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

86.7%235

Renter-Occupied

13.3%36

Total Units

309

Homeownership

86.7%

Vacancy Rate

12.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.5%20

$50K–$100K

40.9%96

$100K–$150K

30.2%71

$150K–$200K

17%40

$200K–$300K

1.3%3

$300K–$500K

0.9%2

$500K–$1M

1.3%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

0.6%2

2000–2009

3.2%10

1990–1999

5.8%18

1980–1989

2.9%9

1970–1979

17.2%53

1960–1969

15.9%49

1950–1959

8.7%27

1940–1949

12%37

1939 or earlier

33.7%104

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.6%232

Electricity

13.7%37

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$78,702

Mean Household Incomei

$82,169

Per Capita Incomei

$38,639

Poverty Ratei

4.2%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

335

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.2%14

$15K–$20K

4.1%11

$20K–$25K

0.7%2

$25K–$30K

6.3%17

$30K–$35K

3%8

$35K–$40K

2.6%7

$40K–$45K

0.7%2

$45K–$50K

7.7%21

$50K–$60K

8.5%23

$60K–$75K

6.6%18

$75K–$100K

23.6%64

$100K–$125K

5.2%14

$125K–$150K

15.5%42

$150K–$200K

8.5%23

$200K+

1.8%5

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 Vouchers1 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

101.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

332

Avg. Commutei

14.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

335

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

44(10.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.8%Insured

4.2%Uninsured