Webster County, Kentucky Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Webster County, Kentucky, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Webster County, Kentucky. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Webster County, Kentucky. The estimated population of Webster County, Kentucky is 12,994 people, with a median age of 40.1.

We can look at the total population in Webster County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,994
 -0.21% -1.41%
2020
13,021
 -0.36% -
2019
13,068
 -0.66% -
2018
13,155
 -0.19% -
2017
13,180
 - -

Population of Webster County, Kentucky by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
88.2%
88.6%
 -0.45%
Black/African American
3.7%
3.9%
 -5.13%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
5.7%
5.2%
 +9.62%
Asian
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
2%
 +10.00%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Webster County, Kentucky by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.1 -1.72% 39.2 -1.26% 41.4 -1.9%
2020 40.8 -0.49% 39.7 +1.02% 42.2 -0.94%
2019 41 -0.24% 39.3 +1.03% 42.6 0%
2018 41.1 +0.24% 38.9 0% 42.6 +1.91%
2017 41 - 38.9 - 41.8 -

The median age of Webster County, Kentucky gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 961 -23.35% 848 +8.43% 746 920
10 to 19 695 +31.54% 828 -10.85% 939 736
20 to 29 856 -8.23% 735 +11.82% 782 816
30 to 39 839 -4.81% 786 -3.53% 796 755
40 to 49 790 +3.8% 845 -9.08% 819 765
50 to 59 884 -14.09% 993 -15.42% 765 845
60 to 69 838 +10% 750 +10.47% 922 823
70+ 639 +5.62% 893 0.05% 672 893

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Webster County, Kentucky is $47,051.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Webster County.

  • Under 25
    $58,010.00
  • 25 to 44
    $66,979.00
  • 45 to 64
    $49,479.00
  • 65 and over
    $29,947.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Webster County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Webster County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Webster County, Kentucky is currently $61,141.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.46% of households in Webster County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Webster County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    27.88%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.31%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.58%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.80%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.47%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.50%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.46%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Webster County is $23,759.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Webster County by the total population of Webster County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Webster County, Kentucky, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Webster County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    4.67%
  • Bachelor's degree
    11.81%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.20%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    71.54%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.78%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Webster County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Webster County over the age of 16 is 10,303.

Of those people, a total of 53.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Webster County is 50.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 650 34.50% 8.90%
20 to 24 years 800 79.90% 8.90%
25 to 29 years 798 76.10% 0.50%
30 to 34 years 725 73.20% 2.40%
35 to 44 years 1,563 72.60% 6.90%
45 to 54 years 1,700 78.90% 8.40%
55 to 59 years 757 47.80% 3.00%
60 to 64 years 1,061 35.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,378 21.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 871 1.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Webster County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 9,301 52.70% 5.00%
Black or African American 466 59.20% 9.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 16 18.80% 0.00%
Asian 7 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 3 0.00% 0.00%
Other 127 68.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 383 66.30% 8.70%
Hispanic or Latino 435 61.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,238 52.70% 5.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Webster County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Webster County is 5,228, with median earnings of $32,488.00.

Women in Webster County, Kentucky earning approximately 62.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,228 $32,488.00
Male 2,760 $41,425.00
Female 2,468 $26,007.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 269 $39,728.00
Business and Financial 170 $45,887.00
Computer and Mathematical 19 $38,438.00
Architecture and Engineering 29 $87,014.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 14 $0.00
Community and Social Service 84 $26,279.00
Legal 12 $0.00
Educational and Library 227 $32,902.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 13 $35,469.00
Healthcare Practitioners 310 $39,758.00
Healthcare Support 157 $23,555.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 99 $31,438.00
Law Enforcement 15 $80,536.00
Food Preparation and Serving 237 $6,422.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 149 $28,365.00
Personal Care and Service 102 $12,917.00
Sales 255 $13,523.00
Office and Administrative Support 543 $26,547.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 52 $40,119.00
Construction and Extraction 432 $67,115.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 211 $56,250.00
Production 1,038 $32,384.00
Transportation and Material Moving 348 $55,000.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 155 $45,469.00 114 $34,485.00
Business and Financial 81 $9,970.00 89 $46,169.00
Computer and Mathematical 15 $29,583.00 4 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 29 $87,014.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 63 $26,773.00 21 $19,519.00
Legal 9 $0.00 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 18 $38,958.00 209 $27,260.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 10 $0.00 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 14 $42,188.00 296 $39,194.00
Healthcare Support 2 $0.00 155 $23,633.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 66 $31,938.00 33 $30,438.00
Law Enforcement 15 $80,536.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 53 $14,479.00 184 $4,926.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 100 $36,500.00 49 $15,417.00
Personal Care and Service 16 $0.00 86 $7,171.00
Sales 96 $34,250.00 159 $9,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 128 $27,304.00 415 $26,004.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 52 $40,119.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 423 $67,813.00 9 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 204 $63,125.00 7 $0.00
Production 622 $32,159.00 416 $32,802.00
Transportation and Material Moving 288 $49,286.00 60 $65,577.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,759 households in Webster County, with an average household size of 2.65 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,220 families in Webster County with an average family size of 3.23 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,352 333 535 1,539
Average Household Size 3.27 3.62 3.67 1.15
Total Families 2,352 333 535 0
Average Household Size 3.23 3.08 3.28 0

Poverty

Of the 3,220 families in Webster County, 12.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Webster County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,736 housing units in Webster County, Kentucky.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,759 82.97%
Vacant 977 17.03%

16.56% of the total 5,736 housing units in Webster County are rental units. This is approximately 950 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,553 are occupied by the owner - or 61.94% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Webster County is $655.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Webster County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    256
  • Less than $500
    280
  • $500 to $999
    569
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    85
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    16
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Webster County is $75,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Webster County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,113
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,029
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    563
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    364
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    312
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    114
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    51
  • $1,000,000 or more
    7

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Webster County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Webster County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    830
  • 1940 to 1949
    464
  • 1950 to 1959
    569
  • 1960 to 1969
    491
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,014
  • 1980 to 1989
    758
  • 1990 to 1999
    764
  • 2000 to 2009
    463
  • 2010 to 2013
    383
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Webster County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    302
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,176
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,829
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,452

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Webster County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Webster County that commute to work in a particular way.

27.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Webster County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    362
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    725
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    499
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    449
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    585
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    198
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    880
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    293
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    90
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    443
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    402
  • 90 or more minutes
    116

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Webster County, Kentucky in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Webster County, Kentucky

We have data for 11 places in Webster County, Kentucky. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.