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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Webster County

Nebraska · 4,061 residents · 574.913 sq mi
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Webster County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,026. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 14% 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 $44,800. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,061
−5%since 1990
from 4,279 in 1990
1990 – 2025
7 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 7 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.2
+2%since 1990
from 43.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Webster County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,026
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,349 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,802
+80%since 1990
from $9,339 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.2%
−4.9 ptssince 1990
from 16.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$44,800
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$301
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $200 in 1990
US average: $602
78.6%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 78.4% in 1990
21.4% rent
1.5
+23%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(4,261)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(31)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score2.8%(121)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(3,971)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(22)
Asian0.5%(19)
Diversity Score2.9%(118)
3
+3%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.7%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.6%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 74.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
−37%since 1990
from 24.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Webster County, Nebraska?

Webster County, Nebraska has about 4,061 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Webster County, Nebraska earns about $30,026 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Webster County, Nebraska expensive?

In Webster County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $44,800, and the typical rent is about $301 a month.

How educated are people in Webster County, Nebraska?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Webster County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Webster County, Nebraska?

About 11.2% of people in Webster County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Webster County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Webster County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 218 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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