Webster County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21233 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,842 | — | #2,292 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,628 | -20.7% | #2,112 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.5 years | +1.5% | #2,260 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $112,900 | -60.0% | #2,804 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $783 | -32.7% | #2,235 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% | +7.3% | #1,648 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Webster County has a population of 12,842, making it the #2,292 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Webster County is $59,628, ranking #2,112 out of 3,222 counties — 20.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.5% and unemployment stands at 4.1%.
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The median home value in Webster County is $112,900 (-60.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $783/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.8%.
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95.2% of residents in Webster County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.8% above the national rate.
About Webster County, Kentucky
Webster County, Kentucky has a total population of 12,842, making it the 2,292nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Webster County is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Webster County is $59,628, which ranks #2,112 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1%.
The median home value in Webster County is $112,900, 60.0% below the national median. Renters in Webster County pay a median gross rent of $783 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Webster County, 12.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 62.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.4 min.
Webster County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.1%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.1%).
All data for Webster County, Kentucky comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.