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Webster

North Carolina · 372 residents · 0.998 sq mi
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Webster has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 114 residents. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $261,500. The poverty rate of 34.2% is well above the national figure. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
372
−23%since 2000
from 486 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
373 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 487 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
−10%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3483904334755171990201020202024Webster
2024470
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,788
+37%since 2000
from $21,019 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.2%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$261,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$743
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $507 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
35.3% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+46%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(455)
Black2.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.2%(50)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(342)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(12)
Asian0.8%(3)
Other3.4%(13)
Diversity Score17.7%(66)
Diversity Score
18
+73%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 44.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
34.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+23%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.7%
−28.5 ptssince 2011
from 77.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.1%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
64.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Webster, North Carolina?

Webster, North Carolina has about 372 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Webster, North Carolina?

The typical household in Webster, North Carolina earns about $51,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Webster, North Carolina expensive?

In Webster, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $261,500, and the typical rent is about $743 a month.

How educated are people in Webster, North Carolina?

About 56.2% of adults age 25 and over in Webster, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Webster, North Carolina?

About 34.2% of people in Webster, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Webster, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Webster, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 49 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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