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Webster

Massachusetts · 12,194 residents · 2.971 sq mi
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Webster has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,036. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $222,100. Households here earn about 41% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,194
+5%since 2000
from 11,600 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,104 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 3,904 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+8%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K12K12K13K1990201020202024Webster
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,036
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,163 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,317
+53%since 2000
from $18,524 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,100
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$895
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
39.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 41.5% in 2000
61.0% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+31%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(10,577)
Black1.2%(139)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(588)
Asian1.1%(125)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.6%(2,039)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(8,612)
Black4.8%(588)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(2,146)
Asian1.9%(232)
Other3.9%(473)
Diversity Score56.7%(6,910)
Diversity Score
57
+222%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+79%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−93.1 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Webster, Massachusetts?

Webster, Massachusetts has about 12,194 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Webster, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Webster, Massachusetts earns about $50,036 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 $222,100, and the typical rent is about $895 a month.

How educated are people in Webster, Massachusetts?

About 19.7% 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 14.8% of people in Webster, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Webster, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Webster, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 345 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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