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Webster

South Dakota · 1,952 residents · 1.622 sq mi
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Webster has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,457. Population has declined 3% since 1990. Median home value is $38,300. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% 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

1,952
−3%since 1990
from 2,017 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,203 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 1,244 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.2
+3%since 1990
from 42.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Webster
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,457
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,594 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,398
+52%since 1990
from $10,818 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.3%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$38,300
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$294
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $250 in 1990
US average: $602
67.8%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 66.3% in 1990
32.2% rent
1.3
−20%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(2,000)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(6)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score2.8%(57)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,900)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score0.9%(18)
1
−68%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.1%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.7%
+9.4 ptssince 1990
from 71.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.7 min
+12%since 1990
from 11.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Webster, South Dakota?

Webster, South Dakota has about 1,952 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Webster, South Dakota earns about $29,457 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Webster, South Dakota expensive?

In Webster, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $38,300, and the typical rent is about $294 a month.

How educated are people in Webster, South Dakota?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Webster, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Webster, South Dakota?

About 11.3% of people in Webster, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Webster, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Webster, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 65 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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