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.

Wilton, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,920

Median Agei

45.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.6%2,705

Black

2.6%76

Hispanic/Latino

2.2%65

Two or More

2.2%63

Asian

0.4%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.6%140

High School Diploma

18.6%393

Some College (<1 yr)

13.8%291

Some College (1+ yr)

12.5%265

Associate's Degree

10.9%231

Bachelor's Degree

31.6%668

Master's Degree

4.2%88

Doctorate

0.3%7

HS or Higher

98.4%

BA or Higher

36.1%

Graduate+

4.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$189,200

Median Renti

$805

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.3%919

Renter-Occupied

32.7%446

Total Units

1,387

Homeownership

67.3%

Vacancy Rate

1.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.3%95

$50K–$100K

2.8%26

$100K–$150K

13.5%124

$150K–$200K

30.5%280

$200K–$300K

36%331

$300K–$500K

6.1%56

$500K–$1M

0.8%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

154

$750–$1,000

102

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

2.2%30

2000–2009

5.4%75

1990–1999

16.2%225

1980–1989

11.2%156

1970–1979

22.1%307

1960–1969

20.6%286

1950–1959

10.9%151

1940–1949

2.5%34

1939 or earlier

8.9%123

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

87%1,188

Electricity

11.1%151

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%26

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$76,648

Mean Household Incomei

$83,374

Per Capita Incomei

$39,793

Poverty Ratei

8.7%

Unemploymenti

0.6%

Labor Forcei

1,682

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.5%21

$10K–$15K

5.4%74

$15K–$20K

3.4%47

$20K–$25K

3.8%52

$25K–$30K

2.6%35

$30K–$35K

9.3%127

$40K–$45K

4.6%63

$45K–$50K

0.5%7

$50K–$60K

7.2%98

$60K–$75K

10.5%144

$75K–$100K

16.3%222

$100K–$125K

16.6%227

$125K–$150K

6.1%83

$150K–$200K

10.3%140

$200K+

1.8%25

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 Vouchers6 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

110.4%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,672

Avg. Commutei

22.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,672

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

148(6.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.7%Insured

1.3%Uninsured