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Webster County, IA: growth, migration and housing
Webster County has 36,838 residents, down 0.4% since 2020 (+0.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 721 households moved in and 806 moved out (-85 net), while a net $8.7M of income left. Median household income is $68,975, the median home $153,800 and median rent $785 a month.
In Iowa: 38th of 99 counties for 5-year population growth · 57th of 99 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 59th of 99 counties for median household income · 61st of 99 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Webster County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County, IA | 67 | $3.6M |
| Polk County, IA | 62 | $2.0M |
| Calhoun County, IA | 44 | $1.8M |
| Humboldt County, IA | 34 | $1.3M |
| Boone County, IA | 23 | $1.1M |
| Story County, IA | 23 | $0.7M |
| Wright County, IA | 23 | $1.4M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Webster County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Polk County, IA | 104 | $5.2M |
| Story County, IA | 65 | $2.1M |
| Calhoun County, IA | 53 | $2.0M |
| Hamilton County, IA | 39 | $1.6M |
| Humboldt County, IA | 31 | $1.4M |
| Dallas County, IA | 21 | $2.1M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.