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Van Wert, Iowa

City in Decatur County, Iowa · ZIP 50262

  • Decatur County
  • Census data · ACS 2019-2023
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  • 175 (2024 estimate)Population
  • 70Households
  • $58,750Median household income
  • $62,300Median home value
  • 1ZIP codes

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Population, 2000 to 2020−22.9%
1601802002202402000: 23120002010: 23020102020: 1782020231178
Population of Van Wert at each census
CensusPopulation
2000231
2010230
2020178

As counted at each census, within the boundaries the area had then; the current estimate is in the glance card.

Sources: Census 2000 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 19, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2010 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 19, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2020 Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171): total population, place level, state 19, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Household income in Van Wert
Under $50k42.9%
$50k to $100k38.6%
$100k to $150k14.3%
$150k to $200k1.4%
$200k and over2.9%

Median household income $58,750 · Share of households by income, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table S1901.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year subject table S1901 (household income) 2019–2023, place level, state 19, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Housing tenure in Van Wert
Owner occupied
61 units
Renter occupied
9 units
Vacancy rate
18.6%

Occupied housing units by tenure and the share of all units vacant, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table DP04.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 19, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Van Wert compared with its county and state
Van Wert compared with its county and state, American Community Survey 2019-2023
MeasureVan WertDecatur CountyIowa
Population1317,6693,195,937
Median household income$58,750$57,146$73,147
Median age56.636.238.6
Median home value$62,300$109,500$195,900
Bachelor’s degree or higher7.1%24.3%30.9%
Foreign-born residents0.0%1.9%5.7%
Owner-occupied homes87.1%68.0%71.5%
Mean commute to work32.1 minutes22.9 minutes19.8 minutes

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 19, retrieved November 14, 2026.

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