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Oelwein (IA) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

1st Ave
3rd Ave
7th Ave
5th Ave
2nd Ave
1st St
4th Ave
6th Ave
8th Ave
S Frederick Ave
2nd St
5th St
7th St
6th St
N Frederick Ave
3rd St
4th St
9th Ave
W Charles St
13th Ave
E Charles St
12th Ave
PO Box
40th St
Hillside Dr
20th St
50th St
10th St
60th St
8th St

Population of Oelwein, Iowa

StateIowa
Land Area (mi²)4.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,203.8/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.85% (-50)
Growth Since 2020-1.29% (-76)
Rank in State68th
Rank in Country6005th

The population of Oelwein, IA in 2022 is estimated to be 5,820. This is a decrease of -0.85% (-50 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Oelwein by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Oelwein by Age

Oelwein Population Pyramid 2022
Oelwein Median Age
44.1
Total
42.9
Male
47.1
Female
Oelwein Sex Ratio
49.3%
2,907
Male
50.7%
2,989
Female
Oelwein Age Dependency Ratio
42.4
Old Age Dependency Ratio
42.6
Child Dependency Ratio
Oelwein Adults
4,538
Adults
(1,351 of whom are seniors) in Oelwein.

Population of Oelwein by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Oelwein

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 15%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 13.51%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 16.43%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Oelwein

While the overall poverty rate of Oelwein is 15%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (16.43%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (13.51%).

Poverty Rate of Oelwein by Employment Status and Sex

7.39%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
6.98%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Oelwein by Education

34.16%
Less Than 9th Grade
11.05%
High School
12.94%
Some College
5.95%
Bachelors or Greater
Streets