Iowa

Woodbury

105,941
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Woodbury

Woodbury, Iowa, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 1,119. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 105,941.

Its recorded population peaked at 107,849 in 1960, and has since declined by roughly 2 percent.

On the ground today, 4 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Sioux City Alarm 1862, Sioux City Iowa — War Panic and Defense (1862), Smithland Raid — Iowa-Sioux Territory Border (1862), and 62 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020105,941
2010102,172
2000103,877
199098,276
1980100,884
1970103,052
1960107,849
1950103,917
1940103,627
1930101,669
192092,171
191067,616
190054,610
189055,632
188014,996
18706,172
18601,119
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Woodbury

Military engagements that took place in Woodbury, Iowa.

Sioux City Alarm 1862
1862
Sioux City Iowa — War Panic and Defense (1862)
1862
Smithland Raid — Iowa-Sioux Territory Border (1862)
1862
Standing Bear vs. US Army 1879
1879

Historic places in Woodbury

National Register of Historic Places listings in Woodbury, Iowa.

Sanford, Arthur and Stella, House
Sioux City
Simmons Hardware Company Warehouse
Sioux City
Schulein, Ben and Harriet, House
Sioux City
Sioux City Free Public Library
Sioux City
Warrior Hotel
Sioux City
Martin, T.S., and Company
Sioux City
Burkam, Elzy G., House
Sioux City
Davidson Building
Sioux City
Bailey, George A. and Mary Tinkel, House
Correctionville
Boston Block
Sioux City
Ashby, Atchison A., House
Sioux City
Municipal Auditorium
Sioux City
United States Post Office and Courthouse
Sioux City
Sergeant Floyd Monument
Sioux City
Sioux City Public Library (Smith Villa Branch)
Sioux City
Everett School
Sioux City
Morningside College Historic District
Sioux City
Leeds Junior High School
Sioux City
Newton, James P., House and Maid Cottage
Sioux City
New Orpheum Theatre
Sioux City
Martin Hotel
Sioux City
Knott, Dr. Van Buren, House
Sioux City
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Sioux City
Woodbury County Courthouse
Sioux City
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Frequently asked about Woodbury

When does Woodbury first appear in the US census?
Woodbury, Iowa first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 1,119.
What is the population of Woodbury?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Woodbury had a recorded population of 105,941.
When did Woodbury's population peak?
Woodbury's recorded population peaked at 107,849 in 1960.
Were any battles fought in Woodbury?
4 documented military engagements took place in Woodbury, including Sioux City Alarm 1862, Sioux City Iowa — War Panic and Defense (1862), Smithland Raid — Iowa-Sioux Territory Border (1862).
How many historic places are in Woodbury?
62 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Woodbury, Iowa.
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