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Webster

South Dakota · 1,886 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 $32,500. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $65,700. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents. Households here earn about 30% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,886
−3%since 2000
from 1,952 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,163 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,203 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
46.3
+7%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Webster
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,457 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$21,387
+30%since 2000
from $16,398 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
5.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$65,700
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$342
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294 in 2000
US average: $853
32.9%
−34.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
32.3% rent
7.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
14.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
17.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.0
+55%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,900)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(18)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,788)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(14)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0.7%(13)
Diversity Score4.6%(87)
5
+403%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
5.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.3 min
−11%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
78.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
9.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
2.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
5.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
3.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

13.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
25.5%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

49.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
50.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
18.3%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Webster, South Dakota?

Webster, South Dakota has about 1,886 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Webster, South Dakota earns about $32,500 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 $65,700, and the typical rent is about $342 a month.

How educated are people in Webster, South Dakota?

About 21.8% 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 5.9% 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 131 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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