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Webster County

Kentucky · 13,017 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 $44,540. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $76,200. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,017
−8%since 2000
from 14,120 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 43 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+10%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,540
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,529 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,341
+55%since 2000
from $15,657 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing5.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,200
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$641
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
25.3% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+22%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(11,145)
Black3.7%(476)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(845)
Asian0.2%(24)
Other2.1%(277)
Diversity Score29%(3,770)
Segregation Score30.2%(3,925)
Diversity Score
29
+84%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+48%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 51.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Webster County, Kentucky?

Webster County, Kentucky has about 13,017 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Webster County, Kentucky earns about $44,540 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 $76,200, and the typical rent is about $641 a month.

How educated are people in Webster County, Kentucky?

About 10.4% 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 20.6% 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 938 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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