Webster County, Iowa
County
Overview
- County Name
- Webster County
- State
- Iowa
- FIPS Code
- 19187
- State FIPS
- 19
- County FIPS
- 187
Geography
- Land Area
- 715.70 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.81 sq mi
- Total Area
- 718.51 sq mi
- Latitude
- 42.433579
- Longitude
- -94.175831
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 35,983
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 28,302
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 34,012 | 94.5% |
| Hispanic | 1,968 | 5.5% |
| White | 31,285 | 86.9% |
| Black | 1,203 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 158 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 37 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 84 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 27,112 | 95.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,189 | 4.2% |
| White | 25,275 | 89.3% |
| Black | 1,388 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 203 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 194 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 58 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 36,886
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $67,728
- Poverty Rate
- 11.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,383
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 31,785 | 86.2% |
| Black | 1,201 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 455 | 1.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 23,710
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 6,878 | 29.0% |
| Republican | 8,271 | 34.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 8,359 | 35.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 11,552 | 48.7% |
| Female | 12,158 | 51.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 19,678 | 83.0% |
| Hispanic | 787 | 3.3% |
| Black | 307 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 204 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 11,992
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 50.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 10,280 | 52.2% |
| Hispanic | 231 | 29.4% |
| Black | 64 | 20.8% |
| Asian | 75 | 36.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,889 | 51.0% |
| Female | 6,103 | 50.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 6,862 (27.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,457 (21.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 17,082
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $146,510
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $865
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 83.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 4.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.