Webster County | |
|---|---|
 The courthouse in Fort Dodge is on the NRHP. | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Iowa | |
 Iowa's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 42°25′34″N 94°11′19″W / 42.426111111111°N 94.188611111111°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| Founded | January 15, 1851 |
| Named for | Daniel Webster |
| Seat | Fort Dodge |
| Largest city | Fort Dodge |
| Area | |
• Total | 718 sq mi (1,860 km2) |
| • Land | 716 sq mi (1,850 km2) |
| • Water | 2.8 sq mi (7 km2) 0.4% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 36,999 |
| • Density | 52/sq mi (20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 4th |
| Website | www |
Webster County is a county in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 36,999.[1] The county seat is Fort Dodge.[2] The county was established in January 1851, one of 43 counties established by a legislative package. This county was named after Daniel Webster, an American statesman noted for his moving oratory.
Webster County comprises the Fort Dodge, IA Micropolitan Statistical Area.
- ^ "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.