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Webster County

State:
Iowa
County Seat:
Fort Dodge

Webster County's estimated 2025 population is 36,151 with a growth rate of -0.46% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Webster County is the 19th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 37,882 and has seen a growth of -4.57% since that time.

36,151
Total Population
50
Population Density (mi²)
19
Population Rank (State)
-167 -0.46%
Annual Population Growth

Webster County Population

Webster County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

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Demographics

The racial composition of Webster County includes 86.94% White, 3.16% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

86.94%6.68%

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White32,03586.94%
Two or more races2,4616.68%
Black or African American1,1633.16%
Other race6431.75%
Asian4361.18%
Native American1100.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Webster County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Webster County's average per capita income is $46,438. Household income levels show a median of $68,054. The poverty rate stands at 11.72%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$102,455-
Families$89,099$104,667
Households$68,054$82,910
Non Families$39,723$54,612

$46,438

Average Income

$68,054

Median Household Income

11.72%

Poverty Rate