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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Webster City

Iowa · 8,176 residents · 9.203 sq mi
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Webster City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,582. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $68,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,176
+4%since 1990
from 7,894 in 1990
1990 – 2025
888 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 858 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.9
+5%since 1990
from 37.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Webster City
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,582
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,023 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,057
+57%since 1990
from $12,148 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.3%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$68,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$413
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $311 in 1990
US average: $602
70.0%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 71.9% in 1990
30.0% rent
1.9
+6%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(7,840)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(55)
Asian0.4%(28)
Diversity Score3.4%(268)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(7,746)
Black0.3%(27)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(108)
Asian2.4%(200)
Diversity Score10%(822)
10
+196%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.2%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.8%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 76.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.0%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.2 min
−8%since 1990
from 11.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Webster City, Iowa?

Webster City, Iowa has about 8,176 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Webster City, Iowa earns about $36,582 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 $68,000, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Webster City, Iowa?

About 17.2% 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 7.3% of people in Webster City, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Webster City, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Webster City, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 282 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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