Winterset is a city located in Madison County, Iowa. Winterset has a 2025 population of 5,370. It is also the county seat of Madison County. Winterset is currently declining at a rate of -0.04% annually and its population has decreased by -0.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,379 in 2020.
The average household income in Winterset is $72,339 with a poverty rate of 11.44%.The median age in Winterset is 37 years: 33.5 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Winterset includes 95.93% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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White | 5,165 | 95.93% |
Black or African American | 153 | 2.84% |
Two or more races | 66 | 1.23% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Winterset's average per capita income is $45,799. Household income levels show a median of $69,268. The poverty rate stands at 11.44%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $88,929 | - |
Families | $81,062 | $86,823 |
Households | $69,268 | $72,339 |
Non Families | $39,688 | $52,429 |
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