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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Webster County

Kentucky · 14,120 residents · 332.026 sq mi
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Webster County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,529. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $44,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% 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
14,120
+1%since 1990
from 13,955 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
43 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 42 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.8
+7%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,529
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,189 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,657
+53%since 1990
from $10,263 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.4%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,200
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$331
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $253 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.1%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 78.0% in 1990
21.9% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+1%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(13,100)
Black5.7%(792)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(46)
Asian0.1%(19)
Diversity Score15.2%(2,117)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(13,083)
Black4.6%(654)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(268)
Asian0.1%(8)
Diversity Score15.7%(2,220)
Diversity Score
16
+4%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.9%
+10.3 ptssince 1990
from 60.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.8%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
−12%since 1990
from 21.0 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
Hopkins County
Income$56,815+80%
Home value$142,800+223%
Population45,127+249%
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WEBSTER COUNTY VS
Union County
Income$60,327+91%
Home value$104,500+136%
Population12,839−1%
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WEBSTER COUNTY VS
Henderson County
Income$58,851+87%
Home value$171,900+289%
Population44,255+242%
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WEBSTER COUNTY VS
McLean County
Income$65,596+108%
Home value$148,500+236%
Population9,064−30%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Webster County, Kentucky?

Webster County, Kentucky has about 14,120 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Webster County, Kentucky earns about $31,529 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Webster County, Kentucky expensive?

In Webster County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $44,200, and the typical rent is about $331 a month.

How educated are people in Webster County, Kentucky?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Webster County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Webster County, Kentucky?

About 15.4% of people in Webster County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Webster County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Webster County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 165 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9601Census Tract 9604Census Tract 9602Census Tract 9603
7 ZIP codes
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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