Webster County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19187 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 36,886 | — | #1,289 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,975 | -8.2% | #1,268 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.7 years | +2.1% | #2,196 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $153,800 | -45.4% | #2,178 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $785 | -32.5% | #2,217 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% | +2.0% | #1,484 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Webster County has a population of 36,886, making it the #1,289 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Webster County is $68,975, ranking #1,268 out of 3,222 counties — 8.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.9% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Webster County is $153,800 (-45.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $785/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.3%.
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93.7% of residents in Webster County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.2% above the national rate.
About Webster County, Iowa
Webster County, Iowa has a total population of 36,886, making it the 1,289th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Webster County is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Webster County is $68,975, which ranks #1,268 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Webster County is $153,800, 45.4% below the national median. Renters in Webster County pay a median gross rent of $785 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Webster County, 22.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.7 min.
Webster County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.6%) and Two or More Races (4.7%).
All data for Webster County, Iowa comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.