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Wilton, IA
City in Muscatine County, Iowa.
Population
2,920
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,421
ZIP codes
0
Wilton and its ZIP codes
Wilton at a glance
- Wilton is about 25 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 124th most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- The median household income is $76,648, close to the Iowa median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $189,200 (9% below Iowa) and median rent is $805 a month.
Local data for Wilton, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wilton, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,648
Poverty rate
8.9%
Median home value
$189,200
Median rent
$805/mo
Homeownership
67.3%
Bachelor's or higher
36.1%
Median age
45.2
Average commute
22.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (832), Irish Americans (207), French Americans (105).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Muscatine County. PPP loans are for Wilton.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,276
20,987 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,332
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$286M
FY 2026, $6,611 per person
How people get to work
Wilton, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.6%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wilton, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
631
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
130
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 14°F
38.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wilton, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Wilton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MoscowCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1.2 |
| DurantCity | 5.7 mi | 1.2 |
| AtalissaCity | 7.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Kent EstatesCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 4.5 |
| StocktonCity | 8.7 mi | 0.1 |
| RochesterCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1 |
| BennettCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| New LibertyCity | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| FairportCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| MuscatineCity | 12 mi | 18.2 |
| West LibertyCity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| WalcottCity | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| TiptonCity | 14 mi | 2 |
| PlainviewCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| MontpelierCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Illinois City, ILCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wilton, IA in?
- Wilton is in Muscatine County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Wilton, IA?
- About 2,920 people live in Wilton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wilton?
- Nearby places include Moscow (2.9 mi), Durant (5.7 mi), Atalissa (7.5 mi), Kent Estates (8.6 mi), Stockton (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023