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Webb

Iowa · 138 residents · 0.503 sq mi
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Webb has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,857. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 27 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $71,500. Poverty is rare here, at 0.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
138
−16%since 2000
from 165 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
274 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 328 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+1%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
891291702102511990201020202024Webb
2024102
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,857
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,942
+91%since 2000
from $13,087 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance28.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical27.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,500
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.7%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
21.3% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−9%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(163)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(129)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.2%(17)
Diversity Score
12
+706%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
−7%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.8%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
45.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
13.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Webb, Iowa?

Webb, Iowa has about 138 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Webb, Iowa?

The typical household in Webb, Iowa earns about $57,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Webb, Iowa expensive?

In Webb, Iowa, the median home is worth about $71,500.

How educated are people in Webb, Iowa?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Webb, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Webb, Iowa?

About 0.6% of people in Webb, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Webb, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Webb, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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