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Webster County

Georgia · 2,369 residents (2025 est.) · 209.657 sq mi
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Webster County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,792. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $82,600. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,381
+1%since 2023
from 2,348 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
11 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 11 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
Unchangedsince 2023
from 42.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,369 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K200920202024Webster County
20242K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,792
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $40,764 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,991
−6%since 2023
from $25,407 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 32.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 26.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
−10%since 2023
from 0.465 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction15%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,600
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $92,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $663 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 82.6% in 2023
23.0% rent
Vacancy rate
26.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 27.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 29.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−22%since 2023
from 2.3 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic41.6%(976)
Black49%(1,151)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(166)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(55)
Diversity Score72.7%(1,706)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.7%(922)
Black56.1%(1,336)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(105)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(18)
Diversity Score66.7%(1,587)
Diversity Score
67
−8%since 2023
from 73 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 84.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+3%since 2023
from 32.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 86.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 56.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 28.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
Female
47.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.2% in 2023
Foreign born
3.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 71.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 92.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Webster County, Georgia?

Webster County, Georgia has about 2,381 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Webster County, Georgia?

The typical household in Webster County, Georgia earns about $46,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Webster County, Georgia expensive?

In Webster County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $82,600, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Webster County, Georgia?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Webster County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Webster County, Georgia?

About 22.3% of people in Webster County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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