Waukon, IA is a small town located in Allamakee County with a population of 3,815 and a population density of 1,210 people per square mile. It is home to many local businesses, such as the Waukon Feed Ranch, Nelson True Value Hardware, and numerous restaurants. The town also offers plenty of outdoor activities thanks to its location on the bluffs of Yellow River and the nearby recreational areas such as Effigy Mounds National Monument. Residents can explore the area on mountain bikes or take part in fishing and camping trips. In addition to outdoor activities, Waukon is also home to several organizations including Boys & Girls Club of America and Waukon Chamber of Commerce which promote community events such as art shows, concerts, theater performances and more. The town also hosts annual sporting events like the Turkey Valley Invitational basketball tournament every year at its high school gymnasium.
The population in Waukon is 3,815. There are 1,282 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Waukon is 42.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Waukon is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Waukon
- 42.1% are married
- 9.0% are divorced
- 32.0% are married with children
- 7.4% have children, but are single
Race in Waukon
- 97.2% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander