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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Webb City

Missouri · 7,449 residents · 8.642 sq mi
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Webb City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,107. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 2,363 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $35,800. Households here earn about 28% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,449
−24%vs 2000
vs 9,812 in 2000
1990 – 2025
862 / sq mi
−24%vs 2000
vs 1,135 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.7
+9%vs 2000
vs 31.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7K9K10K12K14K1990201020202024Webb City
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,107
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,849 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,345
−40%vs 2000
vs $15,589 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.4%
+3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$35,800
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $68,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$267
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $441 in 2000
US average: $450
66.2%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.0% in 2000
33.8% rent
1.9
−18%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(9,125)
Black0.5%(53)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(245)
Asian0.8%(74)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(933)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(7,275)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(19)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other2.1%(153)
Diversity Score6.3%(471)
6
−33%vs 2000
vs 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.1%
−4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.9%
−15.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.2%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
+44%vs 2000
vs 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Webb City, Missouri?

Webb City, Missouri has about 7,449 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Webb City, Missouri?

The typical household in Webb City, Missouri earns about $19,107 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Webb City, Missouri expensive?

In Webb City, Missouri, the median home is worth about $35,800, and the typical rent is about $267 a month.

How educated are people in Webb City, Missouri?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Webb City, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Webb City, Missouri?

About 19.4% of people in Webb City, Missouri 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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