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Welton, Iowa

Welton is a city located in Clinton County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 159.

Geography

Welton is located at 41°54'44" North, 90°36'4" West (41.912283, -90.601152)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²). 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 159 people, 57 households, and 47 families residing in the city. The population density is 558.1/km² (1,388.9/mi²). There are 60 housing units at an average density of 210.6/km² (524.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 97.48% White, 0.63% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 1.89% from two or more races. 0.63% of the population is Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 57 households out of which 38.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.9% are married couples living together, 10.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 15.8% are non-families. 12.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 1.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.79 and the average family size is 3.02.

In the city the population is spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $48,750, and the median income for a family is $42,500. Males have a median income of $39,688 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,680. 0.0% of the population and 0.0% of families are below the poverty line.