Woodbury County, IA

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2020 Population

102,687

0.0985% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Grassley

Republican Party

US Senator

Joni Ernst

Republican Party

2018 Median Age

35.7

0.281% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

12.4%

2.2% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$60,768

2.61% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$131,300

6.49% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

51,839

0.198% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Woodbury County, IA had a population of 103k people with a median age of 35.7 and a median household income of $60,768. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Woodbury County, IA grew from 102,586 to 102,687, a 0.0985% increase and its median household income grew from $59,224 to $60,768, a 2.61% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Woodbury County, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (71.8%), White (Hispanic) (11.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.11%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.59%).

None of the households in Woodbury County, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.6% of the residents in Woodbury County, IA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Woodbury County, IA are Western Iowa Tech Community College (1,773 degrees awarded in 2020), Morningside College (710 degrees), and Briar Cliff University (336 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Woodbury County, IA was $131,300, and the homeownership rate was 67.4%.

Most people in Woodbury County, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18 minutes. The average car ownership in Woodbury County, IA was 2 cars per household.

Woodbury County, IA borders Cherokee County, IA, Crawford County, IA, Ida County, IA, Monona County, IA, Plymouth County, IA, Dakota County, NE, Thurston County, NE, and Union County, SD.

Population & Diversity

Woodbury County, IA is home to a population of 103k people, from which 95.6% are citizens. As of 2020, 8.81% of Woodbury County, IA residents were born outside of the country (9.04k people).

In 2020, there were 6.21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (73.7k people) in Woodbury County, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.9k White (Hispanic) and 3.49k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.6%

2020 Citizenship

96.3%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 95.6% of Woodbury County, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Woodbury County, IA was 96.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Woodbury County, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Woodbury County, IA

White (Non-Hispanic)
73.7k ± 199
White (Hispanic)
11.9k ± 763
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.49k ± 462

17.1%

Hispanic Population

17.6k people

17.1% of the people in Woodbury County, IA are hispanic (17.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Woodbury County, IA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Iowa.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
41,266 ± 4,955 people
India
10,872 ± 2,556 people
China
9,649 ± 2,408 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Iowa was Mexico, the natal country of 41,266 Iowa residents, followed by India with 10,872 and China with 9,649.

Foreign-Born Population

8.81%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

9.04k people

8.16%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

8.37k people

As of 2020, 8.81% of Woodbury County, IA residents (9.04k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Woodbury County, IA was 8.16%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Woodbury County, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,829 ± 228
Gulf War (2001-)
1,155 ± 244
Gulf War (1990s)
621 ± 208

Woodbury County, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.58 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Woodbury County, IA employs 51.8k people. The largest industries in Woodbury County, IA are Manufacturing (9,217 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,954 people), and Retail Trade (6,531 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($73,750), Utilities ($61,719), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($53,491).

Males in Iowa have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,102. The income inequality in Iowa (measured using the Gini index) is 0.438, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

51.8k

2020 Value

± 1,699

−0.198%

1 Year decline

± 4.44%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Woodbury County, IA declined at a rate of −0.198%, from 51.9k employees to 51.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Woodbury County, IA, are Production Occupations (5,873 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,587 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,392 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Woodbury County, IA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Iowa (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

51.8k

2020 Value

± 1,699

−0.198%

1 Year decline

± 4.44%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Woodbury County, IA declined at a rate of −0.198%, from 51.9k employees to 51.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Woodbury County, IA, are Manufacturing (9,217 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,954 people), and Retail Trade (6,531 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Woodbury County, IA, though some of these residents may live in Woodbury County, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,503

Median earning men ± $1,738

$31,279

Median earning women ± $846

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($57,000), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,648), and Construction ($47,311).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($45,343), Wholesale Trade ($40,333), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,674).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Iowa.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,059
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
671
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
518
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.16M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$904k
Manufacturing
$288k
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Iowa to other states, or from other states to Iowa.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Machinery
$20.9B
Mixed freight
$19.9B
Meat/seafood
$18.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Iowa product (by dollars) was Machinery with $20.9B, followed by Mixed freight ($19.9B) and Meat/seafood ($18.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Iowa products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Iowa.

$262B

2020 Value in Iowa

$518B

Projected 2050 Value in Iowa

97.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Iowa trade was $262B. This is expected to increase 97.9% to $518B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Iowa trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Iowa to other states, or from other states to Iowa.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$23.7B
Minnesota
$16.5B
Texas
$11.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Iowa domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $23.7B, followed by Minnesota with $16.5B and Texas and $11.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Iowa shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Woodbury County, IA went to Donald J. Trump with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.959%).

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.959%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Woodbury County, IA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Iowa

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa.

Chuck Grassley

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 1981

Joni Ernst

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Iowa over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Iowa

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Iowa have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Woodbury County, IA awarded 2,964 degrees. The student population of Woodbury County, IA in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 3,301 male students and 5,768 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Woodbury County, IA are White (2,027 and 73.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (403 and 14.6%), Black or African American (112 and 4.07%), and Unknown (60 and 2.18%).

The largest universities in Woodbury County, IA by number of degrees awarded are Western Iowa Tech Community College (1,773 and 59.8%), Morningside College (710 and 24%), and Briar Cliff University (336 and 11.3%).

The most popular majors in Woodbury County, IA are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (347 and 11.7%), Registered Nursing (260 and 8.77%), and Other Education (208 and 7.02%).

The median tuition cost in Woodbury County, IA for private four year colleges is $31,898.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Woodbury County, IA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 9,069 (36.4% men and 63.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 9,069 students enrolled in Woodbury County, IA, 36.4% men and 63.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,213 records, of which 66.1% were women and 33.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
76 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
44 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
118 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Woodbury County, IA was General Business Administration & Management with 76 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Woodbury County, IA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Western Iowa Tech Community College
1,773 degrees awarded
Morningside College
710 degrees awarded
Briar Cliff University
336 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Western Iowa Tech Community College with 1,773 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 1,067 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Woodbury County, IA, which is 0.562 times less than the 1,897 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,027 degrees mean that there were 5.03 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 403 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($31,898) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,320) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa.

Measure

In 2020, 0.541% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.593% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (734k), Some college (566k), and Bachelors Degree (451k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Woodbury County, IA was $131,300 in 2020, which is 0.571 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $123,300 to $131,300, a 6.49% increase. The homeownership rate in Woodbury County, IA is 67.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Woodbury County, IA have an average commute time of 18 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Woodbury County, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Woodbury County, IA is $60,768. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Woodbury County, IA was Census Tract 4 with a value of $90,917, followed by Census Tract 32 and Census Tract 21.01, with respective values of $89,891 and $88,272.

In 2021, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Woodbury County, IA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.543%.

Housing

Property

$131,300

Median Property Value 2020

±$5,142

$26,638

Median Property Taxes

±$1,138

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Woodbury County, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Woodbury County, IA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.4%

Homeownership

2020

63.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 67.4% of the housing units in Woodbury County, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Woodbury County, IA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 4
Census Tract 32
Census Tract 21.01

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Woodbury County, IA was Census Tract 4 with a value of $90,917, followed by Census Tract 32 and Census Tract 21.01, with respective values of $89,891 and $88,272.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Woodbury County, IA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$60,768

Median Household Income

± $1,628

39.5k

Number of Households

± 1,477

In 2020, the median household income of the 39.5k households in Woodbury County, IA grew to $60,768 from the previous year's value of $59,224.

The following chart displays the households in Woodbury County, IA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Woodbury County, IA is from Iowa.

0.438

2020 Wage GINI in Iowa

0.442

2019 Wage GINI in Iowa

In 2020, the income inequality in Iowa was 0.438 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.914% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Iowa was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Iowa in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Iowa across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (83%)
Carpooled (9.46%)
Worked At Home (3.86%)

In 2020, 83% of workers in Woodbury County, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.46%) and those who worked at home (3.86%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Woodbury County, IA have a shorter commute time (18 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.42% of the workforce in Woodbury County, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Woodbury County, IA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Woodbury County, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Woodbury County, IA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Woodbury County, IA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.543%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Woodbury County, IA (12.4k out of 99.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Woodbury County, IA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 16.1% of the children was living in poverty in Woodbury County, IA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 5.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 355 in Woodbury County, IA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 4.51 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.1% of the population of Woodbury County, IA has health coverage, with 47.3% on employee plans, 20.5% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 1.09% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Iowa was $8,200 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,806).

Primary care physicians in Woodbury County, IA see 1554 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.19% increase from the previous year (1506 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1357 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 452 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Iowa. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Iowa, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,554 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Woodbury County, IA

Primary care physicians in Woodbury County, IA see an average of 1,554 patients per year. This represents a 3.19% increase from the previous year (1,506 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Woodbury County, IA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Iowa across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.6% under 18 years, 21.4% between 18 and 34 years, 36.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.89%

Uninsured

47.3%

Employer Coverage

20.5%

Medicaid

11.4%

Medicare

13.8%

Non-Group

1.09%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Woodbury County, IA grew by 2.81% from 5.73% to 5.89%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Woodbury County, IA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 48.4 in Woodbury County, IA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Woodbury County, IA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.8% in Woodbury County, IA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Woodbury County, IA.

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