Oelwein is a city located in Fayette County Iowa. Oelwein has a 2024 population of 5,752. Oelwein is currently declining at a rate of -0.67% annually and its population has decreased by -2.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,906 in 2020.
The average household income in Oelwein is $64,629 with a poverty rate of 17.11%. The median age in Oelwein is 44 years: 42.4 years for males, and 46.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oelwein was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,408 | 92% |
| Two or more races | 341 | 5.8% |
| Native American | 78 | 1.33% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.71% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,537 | 2.26 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Non Family | 1,144 | 1.22 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Married | 1,045 | 3.02 | 95.3 | 4.7 |
| Female | 267 | 3.36 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Male | 81 | 3.38 | 84 | 16 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
76.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 289 | 6.66% |
| Associates Degree | 416 | 9.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 391 | 9.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 308 | 7.1% |
| High School Graduate | 2,047 | 47.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 96 | 2.21% |
| Some College | 790 | 18.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,962 | 3,594 | 655 |
| Hispanic | 163 | 163 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 145 | 145 | 0 |
| Native American | 52 | 36 | 8 |
| Asian | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Black | 9 | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,886 | $54,375 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,750 | $98,875 | $79,028 |
| High School Graduate | $40,571 | $40,230 | $41,369 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,917 | $42,045 | $35,938 |
| Overall | $41,328 | $47,865 | $35,903 |
| Some College | $36,964 | $53,456 | $22,888 |
$41,328
Average Earnings
$47,865
Average Male
$35,903
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.44% of Oelwein residents speak only English, while 0.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,110 | 717 | 14.03% |
| Multiple | 341 | 201 | 58.94% |
| Hispanic | 163 | 34 | 20.86% |
| Native | 78 | 26 | 33.33% |
| Black | 9 | 1 | 11.11% |
17.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.21%
Male Poverty Rate
17.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oelwein is Multiple, with 58.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oelwein is Black, with 11.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.12% |
| Some College | 21.48% |
| High School | 13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 70.53% |
| Male Employed | 9.08% |
| Female Employed | 7.18% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,885 | $78,078 |
| Households | $49,821 | $64,629 |
| Married Families | $64,724 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,215 | $43,718 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.9%
Male Marriage Rate
42.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
492
Number of Veterans
451
Male Veterans
41
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 148 |
| Second Gulf War | 131 |
| First Gulf War | 107 |
| World War II | 31 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 148 |
| 65 to 74 | 116 |
| 35 to 54 | 108 |
| 75+ | 64 |
| 18 to 34 | 56 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 411 | 9.39% |
| 2+ Races | 73 | 45.34% |
| Black | 8 | 88.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.1%
Labor Force Participation
49%
Employment Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.92%
Born in Oelwein
99.49%
Native Born
0.51%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.51%
Naturalized
99.49% of Oelwein residents were born in the United States, with 74.92% having been born in Iowa. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,561 | -38 | -0.68% |
| 2028 | 5,599 | -38 | -0.67% |
| 2027 | 5,637 | -39 | -0.69% |
| 2026 | 5,676 | -38 | -0.67% |
| 2025 | 5,714 | -38 | -0.66% |
| 2024 | 5,752 | -39 | -0.67% |
| 2023 | 5,791 | -37 | -0.63% |
| 2022 | 5,828 | -21 | -0.36% |
| 2021 | 5,849 | -57 | -0.97% |
| 2020 | 5,906 | 11 | 0.19% |
| 2019 | 5,895 | -12 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 5,907 | -34 | -0.57% |
| 2017 | 5,941 | -79 | -1.31% |
| 2016 | 6,020 | -78 | -1.28% |
| 2015 | 6,098 | -69 | -1.12% |
| 2014 | 6,167 | -67 | -1.07% |
| 2013 | 6,234 | -101 | -1.59% |
| 2012 | 6,335 | -90 | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 6,425 | 19 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 6,406 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,692 | 199 | 3.06% |
| 1990 | 6,493 | -1,071 | -14.16% |
| 1980 | 7,564 | -171 | -2.21% |
| 1970 | 7,735 | -547 | -6.6% |
| 1960 | 8,282 | 424 | 5.4% |
| 1950 | 7,858 | 57 | 0.73% |
| 1940 | 7,801 | 7 | 0.09% |
| 1930 | 7,794 | 339 | 4.55% |
| 1920 | 7,455 | 1,427 | 23.67% |
| 1910 | 6,028 | 886 | 17.23% |
| 1900 | 5,142 | -419 | -7.53% |