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Winterset

Iowa · 4,768 residents · 4.705 sq mi
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Winterset has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,142. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $84,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,768
+14%since 1990
from 4,196 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,013 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 892 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.6
−3%since 1990
from 39.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Winterset
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,142
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,772 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,274
+54%since 1990
from $11,238 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.4%
−4.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$84,800
+49%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$434
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
68.2%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 67.3% in 1990
31.8% rent
2.6
+35%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(4,142)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(31)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score5%(208)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(4,695)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(28)
Asian0.3%(13)
Diversity Score2.3%(110)
2
−53%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.4%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 77.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
−15%since 1990
from 20.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winterset, Iowa?

Winterset, Iowa has about 4,768 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Winterset, Iowa?

The typical household in Winterset, Iowa earns about $33,142 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winterset, Iowa expensive?

In Winterset, Iowa, the median home is worth about $84,800, and the typical rent is about $434 a month.

How educated are people in Winterset, Iowa?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Winterset, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winterset, Iowa?

About 8.4% of people in Winterset, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winterset, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Winterset, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 572 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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