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Webster County

Georgia · 2,799 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 $25,708. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $62,800. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,799
+17%since 2000
from 2,390 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.6
+8%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Webster County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,708
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,992 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,295
+10%since 2000
from $14,772 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$310
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $282 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.4%
−47.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
21.0% rent
Vacancy rate
23.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+61%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.6%(1,186)
Black47%(1,123)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(66)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.8%(1,572)
2010
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(1,492)
Black42.1%(1,177)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(98)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other3.8%(107)
Diversity Score70.3%(1,967)
Diversity Score
70
+7%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.1%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.8%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Webster County, Georgia?

Webster County, Georgia has about 2,799 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Webster County, Georgia earns about $25,708 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 $62,800, and the typical rent is about $310 a month.

How educated are people in Webster County, Georgia?

About 7.9% 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 23.6% 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 536 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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