Webster County, Iowa
Total Population: 36,848
County Seat: Fort Dodge
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
92.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
20.5%
Enrolled in College (18+)
7.8%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.