Webster County, Iowa

Total Population: 36,848

County Seat: Fort Dodge

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Median Home Value

$138,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$68,054

Across all households

Median Age

39.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

20.5%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)84.6%
Hispanic or Latino6.0%
Two or More Races4.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)3.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.2%
Other Race0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

21.4%

65 Years and Over

19.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

47.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.2%

No Health Insurance

7.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

20.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$68,054

Mean Household Income

$82,910

Per Capita Income

$35,172

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

80.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

11.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$138,500

Median Rent

$762/mo

Total Housing Units

17,053

Owner-Occupied

70.1%

Renter-Occupied

29.9%

Vacancy Rate

8.3%

Married Couple Households

41.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

9.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

23.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.8%

Average Household Size

2.18

Broadband Internet Access

83.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 19187.