Woodbury County, Iowa Demographics 2026
Woodbury County, Iowa has a population of 106,247, the 7th most populous county in Iowa. The median household income is $73,658 and the median home value is $183,200. The poverty rate is 14.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Woodbury County Quick Facts
How Woodbury County 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 | 105,760 | 106,247 | +0.5% |
| Median household income | $70,147 | $73,658 | +5.0% |
| Median home value | $172,000 | $183,200 | +6.5% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 31 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Woodbury County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City | 86,101 | $68,906 | 15.3% | $173,600 |
| Sergeant Bluff | 5,171 | $123,481 | 9.5% | $298,500 |
| Moville | 1,670 | $96,016 | 3.4% | $218,800 |
| Sloan | 1,018 | $68,125 | 14.0% | $205,900 |
| Lawton | 790 | $86,875 | 2.9% | $254,200 |
| Correctionville | 761 | $50,192 | 15.2% | $84,700 |
| Anthon | 514 | $51,250 | 11.9% | $101,400 |
| Salix | 402 | $62,500 | 1.8% | $161,400 |
| Hornick | 340 | $85,938 | 6.0% | $113,300 |
| Bronson | 312 | $86,458 | 4.8% | $168,800 |
| Pierson | 302 | $75,000 | 7.3% | $74,000 |
| Danbury | 283 | $64,375 | 11.7% | $85,600 |
| Cushing | 243 | $66,875 | 24.3% | $66,000 |
| Smithland | 137 | $98,750 | 9.5% | $85,000 |
| Oto | 68 | N/A | 17.6% | $56,700 |
| Climbing Hill | 45 | $87,500 | 0.0% | $137,500 |
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Population Overview
Woodbury County is located in Iowa with a total population of 106,247. It is the 7th most populous county out of 99 in Iowa. The county encompasses 16 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Woodbury County is 36.1 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 38.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Woodbury County is $73,658. This is 2% lower than the state median of $75,059. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.0%. This is 26% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $183,200. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Woodbury County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 71.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Woodbury County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 19.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (19.1% vs 7.3%).
Education
24.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% 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 87.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Woodbury County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Iowa and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Woodbury County, Iowa?
Woodbury County has a population of 106,247, making it the 7th most populous county in Iowa.
What is the median income in Woodbury County?
The median household income in Woodbury County is $73,658 with a poverty rate of 14.0%.
How many cities are in Woodbury County, Iowa?
Woodbury County contains 16 Census-designated places.