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Webster

Florida · 989 residents (2025 est.) · 2.075 sq mi
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Webster has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 96% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $272,100. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 248%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,574
+96%since 2000
from 805 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
759 / sq mi
+96%since 2000
from 388 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
+13%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:989 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5758631K1K2K1990201020202024Webster
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,250
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,471
+169%since 2000
from $9,823 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+30.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
+11%since 2010
from 0.415 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance25.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services17.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction15.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$272,100
+248%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$731
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
30.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+72%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.2%(380)
Black34.5%(278)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(122)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score76.8%(618)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.3%(776)
Black10.7%(168)
Hispanic / Latino36.9%(581)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(49)
Diversity Score76%(1,197)
Diversity Score
76
−1%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.1%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 52.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.2 min
+92%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.2%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.0%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
12.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
−14.6 ptssince 2012
from 28.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.8%
−57.8 ptssince 2013
from 75.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
+30.0 ptssince 2017
from 56.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2016
from 83.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2016
from 15.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Webster, Florida?

Webster, Florida has about 1,574 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Webster, Florida?

The typical household in Webster, Florida earns about $66,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Webster, Florida expensive?

In Webster, Florida, the median home is worth about $272,100, and the typical rent is about $731 a month.

How educated are people in Webster, Florida?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Webster, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Webster, Florida?

About 25.0% of people in Webster, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Webster, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Webster, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 795 residents, a change of about 102 percent over that period.

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