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Webster

Texas · 12,499 residents · 6.342 sq mi
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Webster has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,339. Population has grown 38% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $207,100. At a median age of 31.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,499
+38%since 2000
from 9,083 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,971 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 1,432 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.8
+9%since 2000
from 29.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K6K9K11K13K1990201020202024Webster
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,339
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,385 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,923
+45%since 2000
from $21,964 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,100
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,118
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $700 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
20.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
79.5% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+102%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.6%(5,046)
Black8.8%(803)
Hispanic / Latino27.2%(2,474)
Asian5.7%(517)
Other0%
Diversity Score73%(6,633)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40%(4,997)
Black15.5%(1,937)
Hispanic / Latino32.8%(4,094)
Asian7.1%(893)
Other2.6%(327)
Diversity Score86.3%(10,793)
Diversity Score
86
+18%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+14%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 76.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.1%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
16.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.2%
−49.7 ptssince 2013
from 69.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Webster, Texas?

Webster, Texas has about 12,499 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Webster, Texas?

The typical household in Webster, Texas earns about $53,339 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Webster, Texas expensive?

In Webster, Texas, the median home is worth about $207,100, and the typical rent is about $1,118 a month.

How educated are people in Webster, Texas?

About 32.8% of adults age 25 and over in Webster, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Webster, Texas?

About 16.4% of people in Webster, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Webster, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Webster, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,821 residents, a change of about 167 percent over that period.

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

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