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Webster

New York · 5,399 residents · 2.203 sq mi
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Webster has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,252. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $127,100. Households here earn about 33% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,399
+4%since 2000
from 5,216 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,451 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,368 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.1
+6%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Webster
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,252
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,651 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,024
+8%since 2000
from $21,317 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$712
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $558 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.4%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 44.5% in 2000
57.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+26%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88%(4,589)
Black4%(209)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(109)
Asian3.6%(190)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.2%(1,212)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(4,384)
Black5%(268)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(282)
Asian5.6%(302)
Other3.3%(177)
Diversity Score41.8%(2,259)
Diversity Score
42
+80%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+75%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.0%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
16.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Webster, New York?

Webster, New York has about 5,399 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Webster, New York earns about $37,252 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 $127,100, and the typical rent is about $712 a month.

How educated are people in Webster, New York?

About 28.7% 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 15.0% 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 65 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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