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Webster County

Nebraska · 3,395 residents · 574.913 sq mi
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Webster County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,684. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 666 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $74,600. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
3,395
−16%since 2000
from 4,061 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
+3%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Webster County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,684
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,026 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,092
+91%since 2000
from $16,802 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$537
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $301 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
22.6% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−3%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(3,971)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(22)
Asian0.5%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(118)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(3,111)
Black0.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(148)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other3%(102)
Diversity Score19%(645)
Segregation Score23.8%(809)
Diversity Score
19
+555%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
24
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+27%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.8%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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WEBSTER COUNTY VS
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Income$73,976+43%
Home value$96,500+29%
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WEBSTER COUNTY VS
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Income$60,195+16%
Home value$95,600+28%
Population2,795−16%
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WEBSTER COUNTY VS
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Income$59,135+14%
Home value$94,100+26%
Population3,566+7%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Webster County, Nebraska?

Webster County, Nebraska has about 3,395 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Webster County, Nebraska earns about $51,684 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 $74,600, and the typical rent is about $537 a month.

How educated are people in Webster County, Nebraska?

About 22.4% 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 7.9% 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 884 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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

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