COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Webster County

Iowa · 40,235 residents · 715.704 sq mi

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Webster County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,334. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $65,900.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 37.7

US median: 35.2

Less educated

17% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Less affordable

home values up 34%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

40,235

Unchangedsince 1990

from 40,342 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

56 / sq mi

Unchangedsince 1990

from 56 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

37.7

+6%since 1990

from 35.5 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202437K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$35,334

+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $23,692 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$17,857

+57%since 1990

from $11,358 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

10.0%

−1.8 ptssince 1990

from 11.8% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$65,900

+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $37,200 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$408

+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $296 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

71.3%

+2.3 ptssince 1990

from 68.9% in 1990

28.7% rent

Afford Score

1.9

+19%since 1990

from 1.6 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic97.3%(39,235)

Black1.7%(671)

Hispanic / Latino1%(420)

Asian0.4%(170)

Diversity Score9.1%(3,685)

2000

White, non-Hispanic92.4%(37,166)

Black3.3%(1,339)

Hispanic / Latino2.3%(944)

Asian0.7%(266)

Diversity Score15.3%(6,161)

Diversity Score

+68%since 1990

from 9 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

16.9%

+3.1 ptssince 1990

from 13.7% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

84.2%

+5.9 ptssince 1990

from 78.4% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

5.1%

+1.2 ptssince 1990

from 3.8% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

11.2 min

−31%since 1990

from 16.2 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Webster County, Iowa?

Webster County, Iowa has about 40,235 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Webster County, Iowa earns about $35,334 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Webster County, Iowa expensive?

In Webster County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $65,900, and the typical rent is about $408 a month.

How educated are people in Webster County, Iowa?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Webster County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Webster County, Iowa?

About 10.0% of people in Webster County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Webster County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Webster County, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 107 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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