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South Webster

Ohio · 670 residents · 1.312 sq mi
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South Webster has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,714. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $114,800. Households here earn about 30% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
670
−12%since 2000
from 764 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
42.6
+14%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6137098059019971990201020202024South Webster
2024873
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.2%(28)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.7%(45)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.8%(52)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198.2%(55)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.1%(21)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349%(60)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4414.5%(97)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.4%(70)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.6%(91)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.8%(86)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.8%(52)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.9%(13)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,714
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,818 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,776
+91%since 2000
from $15,047 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$720
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
29.4% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+3%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(751)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(645)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other2.2%(15)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German17.5%(157)
Irish10.2%(91)
American4.6%(41)
English3.8%(34)
Scottish1.5%(13)
Norwegian1.2%(11)
Italian1%(9)
Dutch0.4%(4)
French0.4%(4)
Swiss0.4%(4)
Hungarian0.3%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+42%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.5%
−18.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.2%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Female
55.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−87.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married22.1%(73)
Married64.4%(213)
Widowed0.6%(2)
Divorced13%(43)
Women 15+
Never married15.6%(50)
Married52%(167)
Widowed14%(45)
Divorced18.4%(59)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Webster, Ohio?

South Webster, Ohio has about 670 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Webster, Ohio?

The typical household in South Webster, Ohio earns about $40,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Webster, Ohio expensive?

In South Webster, Ohio, the median home is worth about $114,800, and the typical rent is about $720 a month.

How educated are people in South Webster, Ohio?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in South Webster, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Webster, Ohio?

About 12.3% of people in South Webster, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Webster, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, South Webster, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 124 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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