Woodbury County

As of the 2020 Census, Woodbury County, Iowa, had a population of approximately 105,941. The racial composition was 79.4% White, 4.6% African American, 1.6% Asian, 1.4% Native American, and 9.2% from other races. Hispanic or Latino individuals accounted for 18.0% of the population. The median household income was about $52,431, with 13.8% of the population living below the poverty line. The county covers an area of 874 square miles, with Sioux City as the largest city and county seat.

As of 2023, Woodbury County, IA, has a median home value of approximately $145,000. The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment is around $620 per month. Homeownership rate stands at 68%, while approximately 30% of residents rent their homes. Property tax rates are roughly 1.3% of assessed home value. Housing units count close to 40,000, with a vacancy rate of about 8%. Most homes were built between 1940 and 1980. Affordability, compared to national averages, remains relatively high. For updated and precise data, refer to local real estate listings and county reports.

Woodbury County, IA, oversees local, state, and federal elections. The county seat is Sioux City. As of my latest update in October 2023, notable recent elections included both local offices and school board positions. For the 2022 General Election, voter turnout was around 55%.

In the 2022 County Supervisor race, candidates were Rocky DeWitt (Republican) and Jeremy Dumkrieger (Democrat). DeWitt won by a narrow margin, 51% to 49%. Shane S. Albrecht ran for County Sheriff unopposed and secured 100% of the votes.

Stay updated with the Woodbury County Auditor's Office or the official county website for upcoming elections, detailed candidate lists, and specific numerical data for voter registration and turnout.

As of recent data, Woodbury County, IA, has educational attainment rates reflecting its development. Approximately 88.2% of residents aged 25 and older have a high school diploma, which is slightly below the national average of 88.6% but similar to the Iowa state average. For higher education, around 21.5% of Woodbury County residents possess a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.1% and Iowa's average of roughly 29.3%. The county's educational institutions, including public school districts and post-secondary options like Western Iowa Tech Community College, contribute to these figures. However, there is a notable gap in higher educational attainment compared to broader averages. Efforts for educational improvement continue as the region seeks to enhance these statistics.

As of 2023, Woodbury County, IA has a labor force participation rate of around 65%, slightly below the national average of 63.4% and Iowa's state average of 66.8%. The county's unemployment rate is approximately 4.0%, compared to the national average of 3.6% and Iowa's state average of 3.1%.

Top industries in Woodbury County include manufacturing (employing roughly 20% of the workforce), healthcare, and social assistance (approximately 15%), and retail trade (about 12%). Nationally, manufacturing employs around 8.5%, healthcare and social assistance 14.6%, and retail trade 11.5%. Iowa's state averages are manufacturing at 14.2%, healthcare at 14.1%, and retail trade at 10.5%.

Thus, manufacturing plays a significantly larger role in Woodbury County compared to both national and state averages, while healthcare and retail trade are on par with or slightly above national and state trends.

As of the latest data, the median household income in Woodbury County, IA is approximately $53,000. In comparison, the median household income for the state of Iowa is around $61,000. Nationally, the median household income in the United States stands at about $68,700.

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This indicates that Woodbury County's median household income is lower than both the state and national averages.

As of the latest available data, Woodbury County, IA, has experienced varied crime rates across different categories. The crime rate per 1,000 residents is approximately 20.26. Here’s a quick summary of crime statistics:

Note: These values are subject to change and should be verified with the latest reports from local law enforcement agencies or crime databases for accuracy.