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Webster County

Kentucky · 13,621 residents · 332.026 sq mi
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Webster County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,635. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
13,621
−4%since 2000
from 14,120 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 43 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+6%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K13K14K14K1990201020202024Webster County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,635
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,529 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,879
+21%since 2000
from $15,657 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing6.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,200
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$498
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.6%
−37.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+19%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(13,083)
Black4.6%(654)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(268)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.7%(2,220)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(12,233)
Black4.1%(553)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(580)
Asian0.3%(35)
Other1.2%(161)
Diversity Score22.8%(3,111)
Diversity Score
23
+45%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+30%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.1 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
5.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.6%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Home value$142,800+116%
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WEBSTER COUNTY VS
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Income$60,327+52%
Home value$104,500+58%
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WEBSTER COUNTY VS
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Income$58,851+48%
Home value$171,900+160%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Webster County, Kentucky?

Webster County, Kentucky has about 13,621 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Webster County, Kentucky earns about $39,635 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 $66,200, and the typical rent is about $498 a month.

How educated are people in Webster County, Kentucky?

About 8.5% 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 16.0% of people in Webster County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Webster County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Webster County, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 334 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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