Webster County, Iowa
Webster County: county in West Virginia, United States
About
Webster County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 38,013 and a population density of 68 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 35,934 inhabitants. Its county seat is Webster Springs. The county was created 166 years ago in 1860.
County Snapshot
Webster County at a glance
Webster County currently has 13 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
13
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Iowa counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
Fort DodgePopulation 23,906
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Quick Facts about Webster County
| Population | 35,934 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| Different from | Webster County, Webster County, Webster County, Webster County, Webster Parish, Webster County, Webster County |
| Area | 556 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.4280,-94.1818 |
| Named for | Daniel Webster |
| Altitude | 1,115 feet / 340 meters |
| Capital | Webster Springs |
| Establishment | January 10, 1860 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 10:14:16 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 65 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.79% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Webster County is located at 42°25'41"N 94°10'54"W (42.4279700, -94.1817900). It has 7 neighbors: Randolph County, Braxton County, Greenbrier County, Lewis County, Nicholas County, Pocahontas County and Upshur County.
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The largest city of Webster County is Fort Dodge with a population of 23,906. Other cities include, Gowrie population 954, Dayton population 798, Badger population 534 and Otho population 505. See all Webster County cities & populated places.
Webster County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Webster County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Dodge | 23,906 | City in Iowa |
| Gowrie | 954 | City in Webster County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Dayton | 798 | City in Webster County, Iowa, United States |
| Badger | 534 | Human settlement in Webster County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Otho | 505 | Human settlement in Webster County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Lehigh | 393 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Duncombe | 386 | City in Webster County, Iowa, in the United States |
| Callender | 346 | City in Webster County, Iowa, United States |
| Harcourt | 278 | City in Iowa |
| Barnum | 181 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Moorland | 158 | Human settlement in Webster County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Vincent | 158 | Human settlement in Webster County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Clare | 133 | Town in Iowa |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 77, with temperatures...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Webster County decreased by 5.79% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38,013 | - | census |
| 2011 | 37,745 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 37,323 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 37,327 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 37,069 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 37,066 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 36,781 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 36,637 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 36,339 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 35,904 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 35,934 | 0.08% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Webster County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 39,859 people.
- Webster County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 12,923 people.
- Webster County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 9,676 people.
- Webster County, West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 8,058 people.
- Webster County, Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 3,419 people.
- Webster County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 2,595 people.
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|---|---|---|
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