Windsor Heights is a city located in Polk County Iowa. Windsor Heights has a 2024 population of 5,009. Windsor Heights is currently declining at a rate of -1.14% annually and its population has decreased by -4.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,239 in 2020.
The average household income in Windsor Heights is $100,883 with a poverty rate of 7.98%. The median age in Windsor Heights is 41.5 years: 42.6 years for males, and 40.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Windsor Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,337 | 83.4% |
| Asian | 316 | 6.08% |
| Black or African American | 280 | 5.38% |
| Other race | 154 | 2.96% |
| Two or more races | 78 | 1.5% |
| Native American | 35 | 0.67% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,155 | 2.4 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
| Married | 1,037 | 2.86 | 88.3 | 11.7 |
| Non Family | 788 | 1.29 | 76 | 24 |
| Female | 211 | 3.47 | 36 | 64 |
| Male | 119 | 3.89 | 61.3 | 38.7 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
77.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 40 | 1.1% |
| Associates Degree | 471 | 12.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,096 | 30.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 466 | 12.78% |
| High School Graduate | 784 | 21.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32 | 0.88% |
| Some College | 758 | 20.78% |
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 | 3,087 | 3,060 | 1,450 |
| Asian | 196 | 164 | 35 |
| Black | 195 | 195 | 72 |
| Hispanic | 153 | 140 | 0 |
| Other Race | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| Native American | 35 | 35 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 21 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 46.97%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,842 | $76,791 | $62,328 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,161 | $74,591 | $57,406 |
| High School Graduate | $33,818 | $68,235 | $24,643 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $57,549 | $70,000 | $37,961 |
| Some College | $54,567 | $68,558 | $0 |
$57,549
Average Earnings
$70,000
Average Male
$37,961
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.99% of Windsor Heights residents speak only English, while 16.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,076 | 263 | 6.45% |
| Asian | 316 | 73 | 23.1% |
| Black | 277 | 50 | 18.05% |
| Multiple | 78 | 28 | 35.9% |
7.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.89%
Male Poverty Rate
10.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Windsor Heights is Multiple, with 35.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Windsor Heights is White, with 6.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 10.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.51% |
| High School | 3.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 91.67% |
| Female Employed | 11.71% |
| Male Employed | 0.89% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,969 | $115,420 |
| Households | $85,055 | $100,883 |
| Married Families | $123,523 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,350 | $69,955 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.4%
Male Marriage Rate
48.4%
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
395
Number of Veterans
375
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 147 |
| Second Gulf War | 126 |
| First Gulf War | 67 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 122 |
| 55 to 64 | 113 |
| 35 to 54 | 67 |
| 18 to 34 | 51 |
| 75+ | 42 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 308 | 9.02% |
| Black | 58 | 29.74% |
| Native American | 29 | 82.86% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 12.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.5%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%
Employment Rate
2%
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
71%
Born in Windsor Heights
87.37%
Native Born
12.63%
Foreign Born
2.71%
Non Citizen
9.92%
Naturalized
87.37% of Windsor Heights residents were born in the United States, with 71% having been born in Iowa. 2.71% 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 | 4,723 | -57 | -1.19% |
| 2028 | 4,780 | -57 | -1.18% |
| 2027 | 4,837 | -58 | -1.18% |
| 2026 | 4,895 | -57 | -1.15% |
| 2025 | 4,952 | -57 | -1.14% |
| 2024 | 5,009 | -58 | -1.14% |
| 2023 | 5,067 | -46 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 5,113 | -73 | -1.41% |
| 2021 | 5,186 | -53 | -1.01% |
| 2020 | 5,239 | 409 | 8.47% |
| 2019 | 4,830 | -63 | -1.29% |
| 2018 | 4,893 | -87 | -1.75% |
| 2017 | 4,980 | -65 | -1.29% |
| 2016 | 5,045 | -17 | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 5,062 | 21 | 0.42% |
| 2014 | 5,041 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 5,041 | 32 | 0.64% |
| 2012 | 5,009 | 49 | 0.99% |
| 2011 | 4,960 | 40 | 0.81% |
| 2010 | 4,920 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,805 | -385 | -7.42% |
| 1990 | 5,190 | -284 | -5.19% |
| 1980 | 5,474 | -829 | -13.15% |
| 1970 | 6,303 | 1,588 | 33.68% |
| 1960 | 4,715 | -8 | -0.17% |