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Webster

New York · 5,651 residents · 2.203 sq mi
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Webster has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,212. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $153,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% 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
5,651
+8%since 2000
from 5,216 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,565 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 2,368 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+10%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Webster
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,212
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,651 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,458
+57%since 2000
from $21,317 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$964
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $558 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
39.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 44.5% in 2000
61.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(4,282)
Black7.6%(428)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(472)
Asian3.7%(208)
Other0.7%(40)
Diversity Score45.4%(2,563)
Diversity Score
45
+95%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+61%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.8%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
14.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−88.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Webster, New York?

Webster, New York has about 5,651 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Webster, New York earns about $56,212 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 $153,300, and the typical rent is about $964 a month.

How educated are people in Webster, New York?

About 38.6% 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 12.6% of people in Webster, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Webster, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Webster, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 187 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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