Webster County, Missouri
Located in Missouri, Webster County has a population of 40,500 residents and a median age of 37.0 years, making it the #1,196 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 15.2%. The median home value is $228,800, and the median household income is $71,155, which is 5% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Webster County, 18.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 45.6% below the national average, ranking #2,293 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Webster County is 74.7 years. 19.0% of adults report poor or fair health and 12.7% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
19.3% of adults in Webster County smoke , 38.6% are obese , and 20.3% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 14.2 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Webster County is 4.4 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 20.9 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 19.2 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
19.7% of children in Webster County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 4.8 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 30.3 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Webster County is 66.3%. The mean commute time is 29.9 min, which is 8.3% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Webster County voted Republican with a margin of 62.3%. The vote was 18.4% Dem / 80.7% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.1 toward Republicans .
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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.