Wever, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 142, Wever's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Wever is a small community located in Iowa, within Lee County. The total population is 142. It ranks as the 781st most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wever is 43.1 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. With 28.2% of the population under 18, Wever has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 31.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wever is $43,750. This is 42% lower than the state median of $75,059. It is also 46% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.2%. This is 46% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The unemployment rate is 17.6%. This is 393% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $311,100. Housing costs are 50% higher than the state median of $208,000. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 71.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wever is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 32.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (32.4% vs 7.3%).

Education

13.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Wever, Iowa is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Iowa state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.