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Mississippi · 375 residents (2025 est.) · 0.422 sq mi
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Webb has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,786. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 187 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $87,100. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
400
−32%since 2000
from 587 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
948 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 1,391 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+18%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:375 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2163174195206211990201020202024Webb
2024400
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,786
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,036
+63%since 2000
from $12,272 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
−27%since 2010
from 0.546 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information32.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,100
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$646
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $195 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
40.8% rent
Vacancy rate
25.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.3%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+126%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
18
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35.1%(206)
Black61.3%(360)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian2%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.7%(362)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.8%(23)
Black94.3%(377)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.5%(54)
Diversity Score
14
−78%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+1%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 92.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.0%
−56.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.5%
−10.6 ptssince 2012
from 17.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.0%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.5%
+35.6 ptssince 2017
from 38.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Webb, Mississippi?

Webb, Mississippi has about 400 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Webb, Mississippi?

The typical household in Webb, Mississippi earns about $26,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Webb, Mississippi expensive?

In Webb, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $87,100, and the typical rent is about $646 a month.

How educated are people in Webb, Mississippi?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Webb, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Webb, Mississippi?

About 24.5% of people in Webb, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Webb, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Webb, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 185 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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