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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Webster

New York · 5,216 residents · 2.203 sq mi
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Webster has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,651. Population has declined 5% since 1990. Median home value is $104,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,216
−5%since 1990
from 5,464 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,368 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 2,480 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.0
+10%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Webster
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,651
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,317
+38%since 1990
from $15,474 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.9%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$104,600
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $90,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$558
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $430 in 1990
US average: $602
44.5%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 44.1% in 1990
55.5% rent
2.7
−7%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(5,248)
Black2.8%(152)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(47)
Asian1%(57)
Diversity Score11.5%(630)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88%(4,589)
Black4%(209)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(109)
Asian3.6%(190)
Diversity Score23.2%(1,212)
23
+102%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.6%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 23.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.2%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 82.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.0%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.2 min
−30%since 1990
from 18.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Webster, New York?

Webster, New York has about 5,216 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Webster, New York?

The typical household in Webster, New York earns about $38,651 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Webster, New York expensive?

In Webster, New York, the median home is worth about $104,600, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Webster, New York?

About 27.6% of adults age 25 and over in Webster, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Webster, New York?

About 11.9% of people in Webster, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Webster, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Webster, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 248 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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