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Webster Parish

Louisiana · 41,207 residents · 593.319 sq mi
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Webster Parish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,999. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $76,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
41,207
−1%since 2000
from 41,831 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
69 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 71 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+6%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K37K39K41K43K1990201020202024Webster Parish
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,999
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,408 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,254
+27%since 2000
from $15,203 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$510
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.2%
−40.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+16%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(27,233)
Black32.7%(13,662)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(378)
Asian0.2%(80)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.1%(23,900)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(26,067)
Black33.4%(13,756)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(670)
Asian0.3%(116)
Other1.1%(456)
Diversity Score60.6%(24,953)
Diversity Score
61
+6%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+33%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.9%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Home value$82,100+7%
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Home value$175,700+130%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Webster Parish, Louisiana?

Webster Parish, Louisiana has about 41,207 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Webster Parish, Louisiana?

The typical household in Webster Parish, Louisiana earns about $35,999 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Webster Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In Webster Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $76,400, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Webster Parish, Louisiana?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Webster Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Webster Parish, Louisiana?

About 21.5% of people in Webster Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Webster Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Webster Parish, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 782 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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13 census tracts
Census Tract 313Census Tract 320Census Tract 315.01Census Tract 321.01Census Tract 321.02Census Tract 316Census Tract 318Census Tract 314Census Tract 312Census Tract 319Census Tract 315.02Census Tract 317Census Tract 311
10 ZIP codes
ZIP 71055ZIP 71075ZIP 71023ZIP 71073ZIP 71071ZIP 71072ZIP 71039ZIP 71018ZIP 71024ZIP 71021
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