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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Webster City

Iowa · 7,894 residents · 9.203 sq mi
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Webster City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,023. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $43,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,894
−3%vs 2000
vs 8,176 in 2000
1990 – 2025
858 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 888 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.1
−5%vs 2000
vs 38.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Webster City
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,023
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,582 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,148
−36%vs 2000
vs $19,057 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.6%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$43,800
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $68,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$311
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $413 in 2000
US average: $450
71.9%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.0% in 2000
28.1% rent
1.8
−6%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(7,746)
Black0.3%(27)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(108)
Asian2.4%(200)
Other0%
Diversity Score10%(822)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(7,840)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(55)
Asian0.4%(28)
Other0.3%(26)
Diversity Score3.4%(268)
3
−66%vs 2000
vs 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.4%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.8%
−8.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.0%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.2 min
+9%vs 2000
vs 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Webster City, Iowa?

Webster City, Iowa has about 7,894 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Webster City, Iowa?

The typical household in Webster City, Iowa earns about $25,023 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Webster City, Iowa expensive?

In Webster City, Iowa, the median home is worth about $43,800, and the typical rent is about $311 a month.

How educated are people in Webster City, Iowa?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Webster City, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Webster City, Iowa?

About 9.6% of people in Webster City, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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