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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Webster County

Georgia · 2,390 residents · 209.657 sq mi
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Webster County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,992. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $42,500. Households here earn about 34% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,390
+6%since 1990
from 2,263 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
11 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 11 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.5
+12%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Webster County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,992
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,028 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,772
+61%since 1990
from $9,202 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
19.3%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 22.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$282
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $223 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
81.7%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 79.8% in 1990
18.3% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−8%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic49.8%(1,127)
Black50.2%(1,136)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(1,414)
2000
White, non-Hispanic49.6%(1,186)
Black47%(1,123)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(66)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score65.8%(1,572)
Diversity Score
66
+5%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.3%
+10.9 ptssince 1990
from 50.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
−27%since 1990
from 23.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Webster County to nearby counties

WEBSTER COUNTY VS
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Income$33,250+19%
Home value$65,100+53%
Population4,631+95%
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WEBSTER COUNTY VS
Terrell County
Income$46,171+65%
Home value$118,400+179%
Population8,656+265%
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WEBSTER COUNTY VS
Schley County
Income$56,875+103%
Home value$143,900+239%
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WEBSTER COUNTY VS
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Income$42,653+52%
Home value$120,200+183%
Population28,801+1116%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Webster County, Georgia?

Webster County, Georgia has about 2,390 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Webster County, Georgia?

The typical household in Webster County, Georgia earns about $27,992 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Webster County, Georgia expensive?

In Webster County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $42,500, and the typical rent is about $282 a month.

How educated are people in Webster County, Georgia?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Webster County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Webster County, Georgia?

About 19.3% of people in Webster County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Webster County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Webster County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 127 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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2 census tracts
Census Tract 9602Census Tract 9601
2 ZIP codes
ZIP 31824ZIP 31832
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