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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Webb City

Missouri · 9,812 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 $29,849. Population has grown 32% since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $68,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,812
+32%since 1990
from 7,449 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,135 / sq mi
+32%since 1990
from 862 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
31.8
−8%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,849
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,107 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,589
+67%since 1990
from $9,345 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.7%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 19.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,000
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$441
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $267 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
64.0%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 66.2% in 1990
36.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+22%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(7,275)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(19)
Asian0.2%(14)
Diversity Score6.3%(471)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(9,125)
Black0.5%(53)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(245)
Asian0.8%(74)
Diversity Score9.5%(933)
Diversity Score
10
+50%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.3%
+15.4 ptssince 1990
from 64.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.5 min
−31%since 1990
from 16.6 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 Webb City, Missouri?

Webb City, Missouri has about 9,812 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Webb City, Missouri earns about $29,849 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 $68,000, and the typical rent is about $441 a month.

How educated are people in Webb City, Missouri?

About 15.6% 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 15.7% of people in Webb City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Webb City, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Webb City, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,363 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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