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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Webster County

Missouri · 31,045 residents · 592.563 sq mi
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Webster County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,929. Population has grown 31% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $81,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,045
+31%since 1990
from 23,753 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
52 / sq mi
+31%since 1990
from 40 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.6
+5%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K27K32K37K42K1990201020202024Webster County
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,929
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,525 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,502
+59%since 1990
from $9,116 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.8%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 19.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,900
+53%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$398
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $268 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.9%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 77.8% in 1990
22.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+29%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(23,265)
Black0.9%(214)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(118)
Asian0.1%(31)
Diversity Score6.2%(1,482)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(29,607)
Black1.2%(358)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(400)
Asian0.3%(81)
Diversity Score6.8%(2,097)
Diversity Score
7
+8%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.8%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 66.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
−33%since 1990
from 30.4 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
Wright County
Income$47,909+50%
Home value$160,100+95%
Population19,671−54%
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WEBSTER COUNTY VS
Greene County
Income$61,479+93%
Home value$221,300+170%
Population309,286+618%
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WEBSTER COUNTY VS
Christian County
Income$83,437+161%
Home value$274,900+236%
Population96,725+125%
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WEBSTER COUNTY VS
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Income$53,464+67%
Home value$190,300+132%
Population18,025−58%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Webster County, Missouri?

Webster County, Missouri has about 31,045 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Webster County, Missouri earns about $31,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Webster County, Missouri expensive?

In Webster County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $81,900, and the typical rent is about $398 a month.

How educated are people in Webster County, Missouri?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Webster County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Webster County, Missouri?

About 14.8% of people in Webster County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Webster County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Webster County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,292 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 4703.01Census Tract 4703.02Census Tract 4702.01Census Tract 4702.02Census Tract 4701.02Census Tract 4701.01Census Tract 4704.01Census Tract 4704.02
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 65706ZIP 65746ZIP 65652ZIP 65713
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