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Webster County

Iowa · 36,999 residents · 715.704 sq mi
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Webster County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,909. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $107,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,999
−8%since 2000
from 40,235 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
52 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 56 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+7%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
36K37K38K40K41K1990201020202024Webster County
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,909
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,334 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,116
+57%since 2000
from $17,857 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$667
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
30.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+11%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(37,166)
Black3.3%(1,339)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(944)
Asian0.7%(266)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.3%(6,161)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(31,372)
Black4.8%(1,773)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(2,063)
Asian0.8%(295)
Other2.8%(1,034)
Diversity Score32%(11,856)
Segregation Score32.9%(12,173)
Diversity Score
32
+109%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
33
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+55%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.1%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Webster County, Iowa?

Webster County, Iowa has about 36,999 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Webster County, Iowa earns about $51,909 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 $107,900, and the typical rent is about $667 a month.

How educated are people in Webster County, Iowa?

About 21.1% 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 14.3% 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 3,343 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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