Winterset, IA

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Winterset Overview

5,366
TOTAL POPULATION
2,530
MALE POPULATION
2,836
FEMALE POPULATION
89.21
MALES / 100 FEMALES
112.09
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,191
PER CAPITA INCOME
$82,206
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$71,411
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,824
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Winterset Zip Codes

Winterset Area Codes

Race in Winterset

The most populous races in Winterset are White / Caucasian (5,138 | 95.8%), Black / African American (163 | 3.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (88 | 1.6%).
Race in Winterset
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American1633.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino881.6%
Native / Alaskan120.2%
White / Caucasian5,13895.8%
Two or more Races531.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total5,366100.0%

Ancestry in Winterset

The most populous ancestries reported in Winterset are German (1,609 | 30.0%), Irish (880 | 16.4%), English (290 | 5.4%), American (241 | 4.5%), and Dutch (174 | 3.2%), together accounting for 59.5% of all Winterset residents.
Ancestry in Winterset
Ancestry# Population% Population
American2414.5%
Belgian280.5%
British170.3%
Czech370.7%
Danish150.3%
Dutch1743.2%
English2905.4%
European691.3%
French611.1%
German1,60930.0%
Irish88016.4%
Iroquois120.2%
Italian460.9%
Mexican10.0%
Norwegian1302.4%
Pennsylvania German110.2%
Puerto Rican871.6%
Scandinavian1342.5%
Scotch-Irish380.7%
Scottish811.5%
Swedish851.6%
Swiss210.4%
Welsh1402.6%
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Immigrants in Winterset

Immigrants in Winterset
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Winterset

Sex and Age in Winterset

The most populous age groups in Winterset are 5 to 9 Years (278 | 11.0%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (324 | 11.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Winterset
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years134 (5.3%)162 (5.7%)
5 to 9 Years278 (11.0%)324 (11.4%)
10 to 14 Years209 (8.3%)125 (4.4%)
15 to 19 Years144 (5.7%)139 (4.9%)
20 to 24 Years194 (7.7%)109 (3.8%)
25 to 29 Years200 (7.9%)181 (6.4%)
30 to 34 Years98 (3.9%)166 (5.9%)
35 to 39 Years252 (10.0%)215 (7.6%)
40 to 44 Years145 (5.7%)180 (6.4%)
45 to 49 Years235 (9.3%)143 (5.0%)
50 to 54 Years111 (4.4%)179 (6.3%)
55 to 59 Years80 (3.2%)154 (5.4%)
60 to 64 Years105 (4.2%)142 (5.0%)
65 to 69 Years91 (3.6%)82 (2.9%)
70 to 74 Years138 (5.4%)132 (4.6%)
75 to 79 Years41 (1.6%)143 (5.0%)
80 to 84 Years68 (2.7%)113 (4.0%)
85 Years and over7 (0.3%)147 (5.2%)
Total2,530 (100.0%)2,836 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Winterset

Median Family Size in Winterset

The median family size in Winterset is 3.17 persons per family, with single male/father families (99 | 8.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.84 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (890 | 73.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.05 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Winterset
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple890 (73.9%)3.05
Single Male/Father99 (8.2%)3.84
Single Female/Mother215 (17.9%)3.32
Total Families1,204 (100.0%)3.17

Median Household Size in Winterset

The median household size in Winterset is 2.33 persons per household, with single male/father households (99 | 4.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.45 persons per household. non-family households (1,023 | 45.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.14 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Winterset
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple890 (40.0%)3.07
Single Male/Father99 (4.4%)4.45
Single Female/Mother215 (9.7%)3.99
Non-family1,023 (45.9%)1.14
Total Households2,227 (100.0%)2.33

Household Size by Marriage Status in Winterset

Out of a total of 2,227 households in Winterset, 1,204 (54.1%) are family households, while 1,023 (45.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 4-person households, comprising 452, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 892.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Winterset
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-892 (40.1%)
2-Person Households427 (19.2%)131 (5.9%)
3-Person Households220 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households452 (20.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households80 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households25 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,204 (54.1%)1,023 (45.9%)

Female Fertility in Winterset

Fertility by Age in Winterset

Average fertility rate in Winterset is 88.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 224.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Winterset
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years102 (100.0%)224.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total102 (100.0%)88.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Winterset

63.7% of women with births (102) in Winterset are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 36.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 36.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Winterset
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years65 (63.7%)37 (36.3%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total65 (63.7%)37 (36.3%)

Fertility by Education in Winterset

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Winterset
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree72 (70.6%)139.0
Bachelor's Degree30 (29.4%)124.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total102 (100.0%)88.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Winterset

36.3% of women with births in Winterset are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 51.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Winterset
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree35 (48.6%)37 (51.4%)
Bachelor's Degree30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total65 (63.7%)37 (36.3%)

Income in Winterset

Income Overview in Winterset

Per Capita Income in Winterset is $32,191, while median incomes of families and households are $82,206 and $71,411 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income5,366$32,191
Median Family Income1,204$82,206
Mean Family Income1,204$93,004
Median Household Income2,227$71,411
Mean Household Income2,227$74,801
Income Deficit1,204$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)5,36628.87%
Wage / Income Gap ($)5,36671.13¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5,3660.37

Earnings by Sex in Winterset

Average Earnings in Winterset are $45,027, $52,074 for men and $37,039 for women, a difference of 28.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Winterset
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,579 (53.2%)$52,074
Female1,389 (46.8%)$37,039
Total2,968 (100.0%)$45,027

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Winterset

The most common earnings brackets in Winterset are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (275 | 17.4%) and $40,000 to $44,999 for women (171 | 12.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Winterset
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1 (0.1%)59 (4.3%)
$2,500 to $4,99944 (2.8%)78 (5.6%)
$5,000 to $7,49912 (0.8%)64 (4.6%)
$7,500 to $9,99919 (1.2%)93 (6.7%)
$10,000 to $12,4991 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99939 (2.5%)43 (3.1%)
$15,000 to $17,49912 (0.8%)31 (2.2%)
$17,500 to $19,99934 (2.1%)6 (0.4%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)63 (4.5%)
$22,500 to $24,99981 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99975 (4.8%)132 (9.5%)
$30,000 to $34,99980 (5.1%)110 (7.9%)
$35,000 to $39,99964 (4.1%)19 (1.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999152 (9.6%)171 (12.3%)
$45,000 to $49,999139 (8.8%)48 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99992 (5.8%)92 (6.6%)
$55,000 to $64,999275 (17.4%)132 (9.5%)
$65,000 to $74,999143 (9.1%)14 (1.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999198 (12.5%)136 (9.8%)
$100,000+118 (7.5%)98 (7.1%)
Total1,579 (100.0%)1,389 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Winterset

Average earnings in Winterset are $55,559 for men and $41,126 for women, a difference of 26.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $95,203, while those with bachelor's degree education earn the least with $52,434. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $57,929, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $28,304.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Winterset
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$53,674$28,304
College or Associate's Degree$55,181$42,166
Bachelor's Degree$52,434$57,929
Graduate Degree$95,203$0
Total$55,559$41,126

Family Income in Winterset

Family Income Brackets in Winterset

According to the Winterset family income data, there are 317 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.3% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Winterset
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,999171.4%
$15,000 to $24,999786.5%
$25,000 to $34,999332.7%
$35,000 to $49,99914311.9%
$50,000 to $74,99921818.1%
$75,000 to $99,99931726.3%
$100,000 to $149,99921117.5%
$150,000 to $199,99916914.0%
$200,000+191.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Winterset

4-person families (420 | 34.9%) account for the highest median family income in Winterset with $91,484 per family, while 2-person families (458 | 38.0%) have the highest median income of $43,840 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Winterset
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families458 (38.0%)$87,679
3-Person Families283 (23.5%)$77,831
4-Person Families420 (34.9%)$91,484
5-Person Families18 (1.5%)$0
6-Person Families25 (2.1%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,204 (100.0%)$82,206

Family Income by Number of Earners in Winterset

Family Income by Number of Earners in Winterset
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners81 (6.7%)$45,809
1 Earner400 (33.2%)$52,500
2 Earners577 (47.9%)$106,339
3+ Earners146 (12.1%)$0
Total1,204 (100.0%)$82,206

Household Income in Winterset

Household Income Brackets in Winterset

With 499 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Winterset, accounting for 22.4% of all households. In contrast, only 29 households (1.3%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Winterset
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000492.2%
$10,000 to $14,9991436.4%
$15,000 to $24,9991205.4%
$25,000 to $34,99926511.9%
$35,000 to $49,99931414.1%
$50,000 to $74,99930113.5%
$75,000 to $99,99949922.4%
$100,000 to $149,99932714.7%
$150,000 to $199,9991808.1%
$200,000+291.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Winterset

The median household income in Winterset is $71,411, with the highest median household income of $91,935 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 632 households (28.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $36,563, with 713 households (32.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Winterset
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years76 (3.4%)$86,250
25 to 44 Years806 (36.2%)$77,574
45 to 64 Years632 (28.4%)$91,935
65+ Years713 (32.0%)$36,563
Total2,227 (100.0%)$71,411

Poverty in Winterset

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Winterset

With 5.4% poverty level for males and 14.0% for females among the residents of Winterset, 6 to 11 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 57 males (18.6%) and 21 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Winterset
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)39 (24.1%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years57 (18.6%)1 (0.4%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)17 (16.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)21 (17.8%)
18 to 24 Years17 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)107 (30.8%)
35 to 44 Years26 (6.6%)17 (4.5%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)3 (0.9%)
55 to 64 Years19 (10.7%)53 (17.9%)
65 to 74 Years16 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)101 (30.1%)
Total135 (5.4%)380 (14.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Winterset

According to the poverty statistics in Winterset, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Winterset
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years134 (100.0%)123 (75.9%)
5 Years63 (100.0%)57 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years250 (81.4%)285 (99.7%)
12 to 14 Years117 (100.0%)89 (84.0%)
15 Years73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years43 (100.0%)97 (82.2%)
18 to 24 Years204 (92.3%)108 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years292 (100.0%)240 (69.2%)
35 to 44 Years370 (93.4%)364 (95.5%)
45 to 54 Years334 (100.0%)319 (99.1%)
55 to 64 Years158 (89.3%)243 (82.1%)
65 to 74 Years213 (93.0%)175 (100.0%)
75 Years and over105 (100.0%)235 (69.9%)
Total2,356 (94.6%)2,335 (86.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Winterset

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Winterset show that 1.8% or 16 of the total 890 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 3.4%, comprising of 15 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Winterset
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children426 (96.6%)15 (3.4%)
1 or 2 Children406 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children42 (97.7%)1 (2.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total874 (98.2%)16 (1.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Winterset

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Winterset
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)43 (30.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)60 (27.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Winterset

The poverty data for Winterset shows that 16 of the married-couple family households (1.8%) and 60 of the single-parent households (19.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 15 households (3.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 household (27.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Winterset
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children15 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)43 (21.8%)
3 or 4 Children1 (2.3%)17 (27.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total16 (1.8%)60 (19.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Winterset

Employment by Class of Employer in Winterset

Among the 2,704 employed individuals in Winterset, private company employees (1,783 | 65.9%), self-employed (not incorporated) (323 | 11.9%), and local government employees (250 | 9.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Winterset
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,78365.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)752.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)32311.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations1636.0%
Local Government Employees2509.2%
State Government Employees833.1%
Federal Government Employees271.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,704100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Winterset

According to the labor force statistics for Winterset, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,040), 69.9% or 2,824 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.1% or 31 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 99.3% or 301 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 3.7% or 25 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Winterset
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years108 (57.1%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years301 (99.3%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years359 (94.2%)7 (1.9%)
30 to 34 Years261 (98.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years675 (85.2%)25 (3.7%)
45 to 54 Years616 (92.2%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years191 (81.6%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years134 (54.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years135 (30.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over44 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,824 (69.9%)31 (1.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Winterset

According to labor force statistics for Winterset, 86.5% of individuals (2,237) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,586) are in the labor force, with 1.4% or 31 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 89.2% or 962 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 3.5% or 25 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Winterset
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School19 (38.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma723 (84.1%)30 (3.5%)
College / Associate Degree962 (89.2%)8 (0.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher531 (88.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,237 (86.5%)36 (1.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Winterset

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Winterset are Management (389 | 13.9%), Community & Social Service (263 | 9.4%), Education Instruction & Library (173 | 6.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (128 | 4.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (93 | 3.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Winterset

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Winterset, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (80.6%), and Computers & Mathematics (68.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (68.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Winterset
OccupationMaleFemale
Management186 (47.8%)203 (52.2%)
Business & Financial34 (42.0%)47 (58.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science75 (80.6%)18 (19.4%)
Computers & Mathematics39 (68.4%)18 (31.6%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 100 (38.0%)163 (62.0%)
Education, Arts & Media45 (50.0%)45 (50.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library55 (31.8%)118 (68.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)128 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
Total (Category)395 (41.4%)559 (58.6%)
Total (Overall)1,541 (55.2%)1,251 (44.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Winterset are Food Preparation & Serving (136 | 4.9%), Healthcare Support (125 | 4.5%), Personal Care & Service (85 | 3.0%), Security & Protection (22 | 0.8%), and Firefighting & Prevention (22 | 0.8%).
Services Occupations in Winterset

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Winterset, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (58.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Winterset
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)125 (100.0%)
Security & Protection22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving79 (58.1%)57 (41.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)85 (100.0%)
Total (Category)101 (26.0%)288 (74.0%)
Total (Overall)1,541 (55.2%)1,251 (44.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Winterset are Sales & Related (415 | 14.9%), and Office & Administration (194 | 7.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Winterset

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Winterset
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related222 (53.5%)193 (46.5%)
Office & Administration70 (36.1%)124 (63.9%)
Total (Category)292 (47.9%)317 (52.0%)
Total (Overall)1,541 (55.2%)1,251 (44.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Winterset are Construction & Extraction (333 | 11.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (95 | 3.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (93 | 3.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Winterset

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Winterset
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction318 (95.5%)15 (4.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)506 (97.1%)15 (2.9%)
Total (Overall)1,541 (55.2%)1,251 (44.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Winterset are Transportation (133 | 4.8%), Production (109 | 3.9%), and Material Moving (77 | 2.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Winterset

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Winterset
OccupationMaleFemale
Production92 (84.4%)17 (15.6%)
Transportation116 (87.2%)17 (12.8%)
Material Moving39 (50.6%)38 (49.3%)
Total (Category)247 (77.4%)72 (22.6%)
Total (Overall)1,541 (55.2%)1,251 (44.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Winterset

Employment Industries in Winterset

The major employment industries in Winterset include Construction (463 | 16.6%), Retail Trade (364 | 13.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (303 | 10.8%), Finance & Insurance (226 | 8.1%), and Accommodation & Food Services (191 | 6.8%).
Employment Industries in Winterset

Employment Industries by Sex in Winterset

The Winterset industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Construction (86.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Administrative & Support (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (93.1%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (80.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Winterset
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting149 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction402 (86.8%)61 (13.2%)
Manufacturing29 (43.3%)38 (56.7%)
Wholesale Trade152 (83.1%)31 (16.9%)
Retail Trade221 (60.7%)143 (39.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing16 (48.5%)17 (51.5%)
Utilities20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance104 (46.0%)122 (54.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing44 (47.3%)49 (52.7%)
Professional & Scientific81 (55.9%)64 (44.1%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Educational Services75 (44.4%)94 (55.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance21 (6.9%)282 (93.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation14 (20.0%)56 (80.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services91 (47.6%)100 (52.4%)
Public Administration98 (57.7%)72 (42.3%)
Total1,541 (55.2%)1,251 (44.8%)

Education in Winterset

School Enrollment in Winterset

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,406 students in Winterset are elementary school (417 | 29.7%), middle school (304 | 21.6%), and high school (265 | 18.9%).
School Enrollment in Winterset
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1168.3%
Kindergarten15010.7%
Elementary School41729.7%
Middle School30421.6%
High School26518.9%
College / Undergraduate997.0%
Graduate / Professional553.9%
Total1,406100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Winterset

Out of a total of 1,406 students who are enrolled in schools in Winterset, 77 (5.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,329 (94.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 29 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 59 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Winterset
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old570 (94.7%)32 (5.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds318 (95.2%)16 (4.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds255 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds84 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Total1,329 (94.5%)77 (5.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Winterset

Education (338 | 40.6%), business (157 | 18.9%), science & technology (81 | 9.7%), bio, nature & agricultural (58 | 7.0%), and communications (44 | 5.3%) are the most common fields of study among 832 individuals in Winterset who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Winterset
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics253.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural587.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences263.1%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology819.7%
Business15718.9%
Education33840.6%
Literature & Languages212.5%
Liberal Arts & History263.1%
Visual & Performing Arts283.4%
Communications445.3%
Arts & Humanities283.4%
Total832100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Winterset

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Winterset

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Winterset are males with 2 vehicles (692, accounting for 44.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (353, making up 59.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Winterset
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle72 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle209 (13.6%)239 (20.5%)
2 Vehicles692 (44.9%)353 (30.3%)
3 Vehicles299 (19.4%)381 (32.8%)
4 Vehicles125 (8.1%)123 (10.6%)
5 or more Vehicles144 (9.3%)67 (5.8%)
Total1,541 (100.0%)1,163 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Winterset

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Winterset are 5 to 9 minutes (688 commuters, 28.4%), less than 5 minutes (408 commuters, 16.9%), and 10 to 14 minutes (339 commuters, 14.0%).
Commute Time in Winterset
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes40816.9%
5 to 9 Minutes68828.4%
10 to 14 Minutes33914.0%
15 to 19 Minutes723.0%
20 to 24 Minutes00.0%
25 to 29 Minutes552.3%
30 to 34 Minutes2329.6%
35 to 39 Minutes843.5%
40 to 44 Minutes2108.7%
45 to 59 Minutes29312.1%
60 to 89 Minutes170.7%
90 or more Minutes241.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Winterset

The most common commute times in Winterset are 5 to 9 minutes (383 commuters, 27.2%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (305 commuters, 30.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Winterset
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes247 (17.6%)161 (15.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes383 (27.2%)305 (30.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes166 (11.8%)173 (17.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes34 (2.4%)38 (3.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes17 (1.2%)38 (3.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes140 (10.0%)92 (9.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes73 (5.2%)11 (1.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes140 (10.0%)70 (6.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes182 (12.9%)111 (10.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)17 (1.7%)
90 or more Minutes24 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Winterset

The most frequent times of departure to work in Winterset are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (315, 22.4%) for males and 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (202, 19.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Winterset
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM68 (4.8%)74 (7.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM104 (7.4%)17 (1.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM132 (9.4%)49 (4.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM74 (5.3%)202 (19.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM315 (22.4%)175 (17.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM306 (21.8%)114 (11.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM31 (2.2%)197 (19.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM85 (6.0%)15 (1.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM102 (7.2%)35 (3.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)68 (6.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM46 (3.3%)70 (6.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM143 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,406 (100.0%)1,016 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Winterset

Occupancy by Ownership in Winterset

Of the total 2,227 dwellings in Winterset, owner-occupied units account for 1,589 (71.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 638 (28.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Winterset
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,58971.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units63828.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,227100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Winterset

Occupancy by Household Size in Winterset
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household89240.1%
2-Person Household55825.1%
3-Person Household2209.9%
4+ Person Household55725.0%
Total Housing Units2,227100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Winterset

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Winterset
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household482 (54.0%)410 (46.0%)
2-Person Household465 (83.3%)93 (16.7%)
3-Person Household175 (79.5%)45 (20.4%)
4+ Person Household467 (83.8%)90 (16.2%)
Total Housing Units1,589 (71.4%)638 (28.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Winterset

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Winterset
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School36 (50.0%)36 (50.0%)
High School Diploma462 (62.0%)283 (38.0%)
College/Associate Degree644 (75.8%)205 (24.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher447 (79.7%)114 (20.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Winterset

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Winterset
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years46821.0%
35 to 44 Years41418.6%
45 to 54 Years29313.2%
55 to 64 Years33915.2%
65 to 74 Years34315.4%
75 to 84 Years25911.6%
85 Years and Over1115.0%
Total2,227100.0%

Housing Finances in Winterset

Median Income by Occupancy in Winterset

Median Income by Occupancy in Winterset
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,589 (71.4%)$79,712
Renter-Occupied638 (28.6%)$35,658
Average2,227 (100.0%)$71,411

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Winterset

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Winterset
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00029 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99919 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99955 (3.5%)88 (13.8%)
$15,000 to $19,99928 (1.8%)21 (3.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99935 (2.2%)36 (5.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99996 (6.0%)169 (26.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999217 (13.7%)98 (15.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999244 (15.4%)57 (8.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999388 (24.4%)110 (17.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999268 (16.9%)59 (9.2%)
$150,000 or more210 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,589 (100.0%)638 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Winterset

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Winterset
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30044 (2.8%)36 (5.6%)
$300 to $499221 (13.9%)19 (3.0%)
$500 to $799211 (13.3%)136 (21.3%)
$800 to $99929 (1.8%)141 (22.1%)
$1,000 to $1,499650 (40.9%)235 (36.8%)
$1,500 to $1,999325 (20.4%)18 (2.8%)
$2,000 to $2,49990 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more19 (1.2%)29 (4.5%)
Total1,589 (100.0%)638 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Winterset

Housing Structures in Winterset

Housing Structures in Winterset
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,66774.9%
Single Unit, Attached1516.8%
2 Unit Apartments884.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1155.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments753.4%
10 or more Apartments793.5%
Mobile Home / Other522.3%
Total2,227100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Winterset

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Winterset
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,517 (91.0%)150 (9.0%)
Single Unit, Attached20 (13.3%)131 (86.8%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)88 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)115 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)75 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)79 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,589 (71.4%)638 (28.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Winterset

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Winterset
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)18 (2.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)96 (15.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms600 (37.8%)378 (59.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms539 (33.9%)128 (20.1%)
8 or more Rooms450 (28.3%)18 (2.8%)
Total1,589 (100.0%)638 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Winterset

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Winterset
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,406 (88.5%)378 (59.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas67 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity97 (6.1%)208 (32.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels19 (1.2%)14 (2.2%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)38 (6.0%)
Total1,589 (100.0%)638 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Winterset

Household Vehicle Usage in Winterset
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle55 (3.5%)160 (25.1%)
1 Vehicle368 (23.2%)300 (47.0%)
2 Vehicles691 (43.5%)145 (22.7%)
3 or more Vehicles475 (29.9%)33 (5.2%)
Total1,589 (100.0%)638 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Winterset

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Winterset

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units4781,111
Median Property Value$154,700$193,200
Median Household Income$44,464$182
Monthly Housing Costs$478$19
Real Estate Taxes$2,750$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Winterset

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Winterset
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00037 (7.7%)19 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $99,99946 (9.6%)30 (2.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999395 (82.6%)969 (87.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)55 (5.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)38 (3.4%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total478 (100.0%)1,111 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Winterset

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Winterset
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00029 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99988 (18.4%)19 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99958 (12.1%)30 (2.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999101 (21.1%)38 (3.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99982 (17.2%)116 (10.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99942 (8.8%)162 (14.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99950 (10.5%)346 (31.1%)
$150,000 or more28 (5.9%)218 (19.6%)
Total478 (100.0%)1,111 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Winterset

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Winterset
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x118 (24.7%)90,315 (8,129.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x110 (23.0%)465 (41.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x36 (7.5%)318 (28.6%)
4.0x or more214 (44.8%)230 (20.7%)
Total478 (100.0%)1,111 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Winterset

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Winterset
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80018 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499131 (27.4%)34 (3.1%)
$800 to $1,499285 (59.6%)58 (5.2%)
Total478 (100.0%)1,111 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Winterset

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Winterset

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Winterset
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years416 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,073 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years364 (96.0%)15 (4.0%)
26 to 34 Years551 (93.9%)36 (6.1%)
35 to 44 Years745 (95.9%)32 (4.1%)
45 to 54 Years656 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years451 (95.4%)22 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years404 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older441 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,101 (98.0%)105 (2.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Winterset

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Winterset
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born416 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,073 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen364 (96.0%)15 (4.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Winterset

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Winterset
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000432 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999791 (98.1%)15 (1.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,058 (97.8%)24 (2.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,344 (96.3%)51 (3.7%)
$100,000 and over1,464 (99.0%)15 (1.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Winterset

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Winterset
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6204 (49.0%)243 (58.4%)
6 to 18 Years468 (43.6%)684 (63.7%)
19 to 25 Years17 (4.5%)347 (91.6%)
25 to 34 Years113 (19.3%)438 (74.6%)
35 to 44 Years105 (13.5%)649 (83.5%)
45 to 54 Years24 (3.7%)632 (96.3%)
55 to 64 Years93 (19.7%)358 (75.7%)
65 to 74 Years404 (100.0%)264 (65.3%)
75 Years and over441 (100.0%)276 (62.6%)
Total1,869 (35.9%)3,891 (74.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Winterset

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Winterset
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years42 (7.0%)15 (2.5%)
18 to 34 Years33 (6.4%)69 (15.2%)
35 to 64 Years35 (3.9%)36 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years51 (22.3%)33 (18.9%)
75 Years and over33 (31.4%)223 (66.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Winterset

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Winterset: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years19 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years38 (16.6%)25 (14.3%)
75 Years and over33 (31.4%)90 (26.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Winterset: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)16 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)74 (22.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Winterset: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years42 (7.0%)15 (2.5%)
18 to 34 Years33 (6.4%)18 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (0.4%)3 (0.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)178 (53.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Winterset: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)49 (10.8%)
35 to 64 Years16 (1.8%)35 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years13 (5.7%)8 (4.6%)
75 Years and over16 (15.2%)167 (49.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Winterset: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (0.4%)16 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years13 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)63 (18.8%)

Technology Access in Winterset

Computing Device Access in Winterset

Computing Device Access in Winterset
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,67175.0%
Smartphone1,76679.3%
Tablet1,17752.8%
No Computing Device23010.3%
Total2,227100.0%

Internet Access in Winterset

Internet Access in Winterset
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,40663.1%
Cellular Data Only30313.6%
Satellite Internet2149.6%
No Internet34915.7%
Total2,227100.0%

Winterset Summary

Winterset, Iowa is a small city located in Madison County, Iowa, United States. It is the county seat of Madison County and is located approximately 30 miles southwest of Des Moines. The population of Winterset was 5,190 at the 2010 census, an increase of 8.3% from the 2000 census.

History

The area that is now Winterset was first settled in 1849 by a group of settlers from Ohio. The town was originally named Madison City, but was later changed to Winterset in 1851. The name was chosen to honor the novel "Ivanhoe" by Sir Walter Scott, which was set in the fictional town of "Winterset".
The town was officially incorporated in 1853 and the first mayor was elected in 1854. In 1855, the first courthouse was built and the town began to grow. By the late 1800s, Winterset had become a thriving agricultural center and was home to several businesses, including a flour mill, a sawmill, a brickyard, and a furniture factory.
In the early 1900s, Winterset experienced a period of growth and prosperity. The town was home to several banks, a newspaper, a hotel, and a variety of other businesses. The town also had a thriving entertainment scene, with several theaters, a roller rink, and a movie theater.

Geography

Winterset is located at 41°17'45" North, 94°0'45" West (41.295833, -94.0125). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.2 square miles (10.8 km2), all of it land.

Economy

The economy of Winterset is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several large farms, as well as several smaller family farms. The town is also home to several businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, a pharmacy, and several restaurants.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 5,190 people, 2,093 households, and 1,372 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,233.3 people per square mile (476.2/km2). There were 2,269 housing units at an average density of 545.2 per square mile (210.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
There were 2,093 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $45,938. Males had a median income of $31,917 versus $22,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,917. About 6.2% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Winterset?
Total Population of Winterset is 5,366.
What is the Total Male Population of Winterset?
Total Male Population of Winterset is 2,530.
What is the Total Female Population of Winterset?
Total Female Population of Winterset is 2,836.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Winterset?
There are 89.21 Males per 100 Females in Winterset.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Winterset?
There are 112.09 Females per 100 Males in Winterset.
What is the Median Population Age in Winterset?
Median Population Age in Winterset is 36.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Winterset
Average Family Size in Winterset is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Winterset
Average Household Size in Winterset is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Winterset?
Per Capita income in Winterset is $32,191.
What is the Median Family Income in Winterset?
Median Family Income in Winterset is $82,206.
What is the Median Household income in Winterset?
Median Household Income in Winterset is $71,411.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Winterset?
Income or Wage Gap in Winterset is 28.9%.
Women in Winterset earn 71.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Winterset?
Inequality or Gini Index in Winterset is 0.37.
How Large is the Labor Force in Winterset?
There are 2,824 People in the Labor Forcein in Winterset.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Winterset?
69.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Winterset.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Winterset?
Unemployment Rate in Winterset is 1.1%.