Wallingford, Iowa
Wallingford: City in Iowa, United States
About
Wallingford is a city located in the county of Emmet in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 197 and a population density of 78 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 168 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Wallingford
| Population : | 168 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Emmet County |
| Postal code : | 51365 |
| Area : | 2.52 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,273 feet / 388 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 15:14:33 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 67 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -17.26% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wallingford is located at 43°19'11"N 94°47'34"W (43.3196800, -94.7927600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wallingford decreased by 17.26% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 197 | - | census |
| 2011 | 191 | -3.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 187 | -2.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 186 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 185 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 181 | -2.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 181 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 180 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 175 | -2.86% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 173 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 168 | -2.98% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,335 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,161 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -13.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,193 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,161 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 23.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.6% |
| White only, percent : | 64.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 30.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 63.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 475 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.9% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 3,178 |
Wallingford zip code is 51365.
County name: Emmet, County
fips: 19063
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 3,178 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 76.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $61,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $876 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $360 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $519 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 10 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,095 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.62 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 93.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 59.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 51.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 42.8% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 6,752 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 34,964 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,829 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $34,640 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,605 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 22.0% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 87 |
| 2019 total employment : | 598 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 16,742 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 0.7% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 274 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 429 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 188 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 128 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 67 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 348 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 395 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 30.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 199.19 |
Schools in Wallingford
College & universities near Wallingford, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153533 | Iowa Lakes Community College | Estherville (IA) | 51334-2295 |
| 381486 | Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake | Spirit Lake (IA) | 51360 |
Post offices near Wallingford
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wallingford Post Office | Wallingford (IA) | 51365 |
| Esthervill Post Office | Estherville (IA) | 51334 |
| Graettinger Post Office | Graettinger (IA) | 51342 |
| Terril Post Office | Terril (IA) | 51364 |
| Superior Post Office | Superior (IA) | 51363 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Wallingford , Connecticut town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States with a population of 44,076 people.
- Wallingford , Vermont town in Vermont with a population of 1,938 people.
Other cities in Emmet County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Emmet County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Estherville | 5,587 | City in Iowa |
| Armstrong | 841 | City in Emmet County, Iowa |
| Ringsted | 365 | City in Iowa |
| Gruver | 82 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Dolliver | 58 | City in Emmet County, Iowa, United States |
