Webster, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Webster, Iowa Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Webster, Iowa had a total population of 134, the 798th largest city in Iowa, with a median household income of $34,773, which is 54% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 4.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 54% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
An exceptionally low poverty rate of 4.5% — among the lowest in Iowa.
Only 7.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x.

Webster Quick Facts

Population 134

Median Household Income $34,773

Median Home Value $83,300

Poverty Rate 4.5%

Unemployment Rate 3.5%

Median Age 26.5 years

Homeownership Rate 95.5%

Affordability Ratio 2.4x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.1%

High School Graduation Rate 90.0%

Diversity Index 31/100

Population 134 798th of 1,017

Median Income $34,773 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 4.5% 64% lower than national

Median Home Value $83,300 bottom 30%

How Webster Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	136	134	-1.5%
Median household income	$34,423	$34,773	+1.0%
Median home value	$83,000	$83,300	+0.4%

How Webster Compares

Median Household Income

Webster

$34,773

$75,059

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Webster

$83,300

$208,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.6%

$25K-$50K 50.0%

$50K-$100K 11.4%

$100K+ 25.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.8%

$10K-$15K

2.3%

$15K-$20K

0.0%

$20K-$25K

4.5%

$25K-$30K

9.1%

$30K-$35K

29.5%

$35K-$40K

0.0%

$40K-$45K

6.8%

$45K-$50K

4.5%

$50K-$60K

4.5%

$60K-$75K

0.0%

$75K-$100K

6.8%

$100K-$125K

13.6%

$125K-$150K

0.0%

$150K-$200K

6.8%

$200K+

4.5%

Employment

3.5% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

73.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 95.5%

Renter 4.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.4x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

41.8%

18-34

34.3%

35-54

7.5%

55-74

13.4%

75+

3.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 31 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Webster Rankings in Iowa

#798 Population of 1,017

#940 Median Income of 948

#876 Education of 1,016

#743 Home Value of 947

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Other Cities in Keokuk County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Sigourney	1,954	$57,813	14.8%	$136,800
Hedrick	913	$67,500	22.3%	$79,600
What Cheer	580	$48,182	21.2%	$49,200
Richland	544	$60,446	10.9%	$135,700
Delta	363	$52,083	12.2%	$48,100
South English	260	$51,016	13.9%	$97,000
Keswick	255	$63,750	6.7%	$89,200
Ollie	238	$71,875	18.1%	$89,400
Kinross	171	$73,438	10.2%	$73,100
Harper	155	$100,417	7.7%	$99,200

Cities Similar to Webster

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Little Sioux	129	N/A	$39,400	12.4%	25.6%
Floris	128	N/A	$53,300	13.0%	6.3%
Andover	124	N/A	$118,800	11.7%	35.5%
Franklin	148	N/A	$111,300	11.7%	1.4%
Pacific Junction	150	N/A	$149,100	5.6%	14.0%

A note before these figures: with a population of 134, Webster's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Webster is a small community located in Iowa, within Keokuk County. The total population is 134. It ranks as the 798th most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Webster is 26.5 years. This is 31% lower than the state median of 38.6 years. With 41.8% of the population under 18, Webster has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Webster is $34,773. This is 54% lower than the state median of $75,059. It is also 57% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.5%. This is 60% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $83,300. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Webster is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 95.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% higher than the state average of 71.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Webster is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 17.9%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (17.9% vs 7.3%).

Education

7.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 77% lower than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Webster, Iowa is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Iowa state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Webster, Iowa?

Webster, Iowa has a population of 134 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Webster, IA?

The median household income in Webster is $34,773, which is 57% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Webster, IA?

The poverty rate in Webster is 4.5%. This means approximately 6 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Webster, Iowa?

Webster's population is 81.3% White, 0.8% Black, 17.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Webster, IA?

The median home value in Webster is $83,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.4x.

How educated is Webster, Iowa?

7.1% of adults (25+) in Webster hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.