Webster County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28155 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,972 | — | #2,483 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,789 | -21.8% | #2,193 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.7 years | +2.1% | #2,205 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $120,100 | -57.4% | #2,670 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $632 | -45.7% | #2,988 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% | +29.9% | #2,192 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Webster County has a population of 9,972, making it the #2,483 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Webster County is $58,789, ranking #2,193 out of 3,222 counties — 21.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.4% and unemployment stands at 6.6%.
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The median home value in Webster County is $120,100 (-57.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $632/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.1%.
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89.2% of residents in Webster County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.8% below the national rate.
About Webster County, Mississippi
Webster County, Mississippi has a total population of 9,972, making it the 2,483rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Webster County is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Webster County is $58,789, which ranks #2,193 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6%.
The median home value in Webster County is $120,100, 57.4% below the national median. Renters in Webster County pay a median gross rent of $632 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Webster County, 20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.4 min.
Webster County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 77.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (18.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.9%).
All data for Webster County, Mississippi 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.