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Webster

Massachusetts · 11,600 residents · 2.971 sq mi
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Webster has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,163. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $109,100. Households here earn about 36% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,600
−2%since 1990
from 11,849 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,904 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 3,988 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.0
+9%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K12K12K13K1990201020202024Webster
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,163
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,235 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,524
+48%since 1990
from $12,541 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.7%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,100
−30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $118,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$508
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $435 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
41.5%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 41.9% in 1990
58.5% rent
Afford Score
3.4
−28%since 1990
from 4.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(11,480)
Black0.8%(100)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(276)
Asian0.4%(50)
Diversity Score12.8%(1,520)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(10,577)
Black1.2%(139)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(588)
Asian1.1%(125)
Diversity Score17.6%(2,039)
Diversity Score
18
+37%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.8%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 62.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
−11%since 1990
from 18.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Webster, Massachusetts?

Webster, Massachusetts has about 11,600 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Webster, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Webster, Massachusetts earns about $32,163 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Webster, Massachusetts expensive?

In Webster, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $109,100, and the typical rent is about $508 a month.

How educated are people in Webster, Massachusetts?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Webster, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Webster, Massachusetts?

About 13.7% of people in Webster, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Webster, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Webster, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 249 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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