Webster County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29225 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 40,500 | — | #1,196 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $71,155 | -5.3% | #1,118 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.0 years | -4.9% | #2,749 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $228,800 | -18.8% | #1,095 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $789 | -32.2% | #2,188 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.2% | +21.0% | #1,987 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Webster County has a population of 40,500, making it the #1,196 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.0 years, which is 4.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in Webster County is $71,155, ranking #1,118 out of 3,222 counties — 5.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.2% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Webster County is $228,800 (-18.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $789/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.4%.
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84.5% of residents in Webster County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.9% below the national rate.
About Webster County, Missouri
Webster County, Missouri has a total population of 40,500, making it the 1,196th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Webster County is 37.0 years, which is 4.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Webster County is $71,155, which ranks #1,118 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Webster County is $228,800, 18.8% below the national median. Renters in Webster County pay a median gross rent of $789 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Webster County, 18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.9 min.
Webster County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.2% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.3%).
All data for Webster County, Missouri 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.