Woodbury County, Iowa

IA · FIPS 19193 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 106,247 #588 / 3,222
82th
Median Household Income $73,658 -2.0% #940 / 3,222
71th
Median Age 36.1 years -7.2% #2,861 / 3,222
11th
Median Home Value $183,200 -35.0% #1,595 / 3,222
50th
Median Gross Rent $981 -15.6% #1,058 / 3,222
67th
Poverty Rate 14.0% +10.7% #1,746 / 3,222
46th

Demographics

Woodbury County has a population of 106,247, making it the #588 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.1 years, which is 7.2% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

89.4%
Native Born
10.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Woodbury County is $73,658, ranking #940 out of 3,222 counties — 2.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.0% and unemployment stands at 4.1%.

Median Household Income
$73,658 −2.0% vs nat'l
Rank #940 of 3,222
71th percentile
Per Capita Income
$35,564 −13.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,510 of 3,222
53th percentile
Poverty Rate
14.0% +10.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,746 of 3,222
46th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.1% −22.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,369 of 3,222
58th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.3% −27.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,323 of 3,222
59th percentile
Mean Commute Time
19.9 min −27.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,838 of 3,222
12th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Woodbury County is $183,200 (-35.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $981/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.2%.

Median Home Value
$183,200 −35.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,595 of 3,222
50th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$981 −15.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,058 of 3,222
67th percentile
Homeownership Rate
68.2% +5.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,470 of 3,222
23th percentile
68.2% Homeownership

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Health

92.7% of residents in Woodbury County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.1% above the national rate.

92.7% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
92.7% +1.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,483 of 3,222
54th percentile

About Woodbury County, Iowa

Woodbury County, Iowa has a total population of 106,247, making it the 588th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Woodbury County is 36.1 years, which is 7.2% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Woodbury County is $73,658, which ranks #940 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1%.

The median home value in Woodbury County is $183,200, 35.0% below the national median. Renters in Woodbury County pay a median gross rent of $981 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Woodbury County, 24.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 27.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.9 min.

Woodbury County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 67.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (19.1%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.9%).

All data for Woodbury 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.