Webster County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54101 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,144 | — | #2,643 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $43,839 | -41.7% | #2,993 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.7 years | +22.6% | #389 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $76,100 | -73.0% | #3,184 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $709 | -39.0% | #2,704 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.3% | +84.7% | #2,919 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Webster County has a population of 8,144, making it the #2,643 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.7 years, which is 22.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Webster County is $43,839, ranking #2,993 out of 3,222 counties — 41.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 23.3% and unemployment stands at 9.2%.
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The median home value in Webster County is $76,100 (-73.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $709/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.3%.
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94.2% of residents in Webster County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% above the national rate.
About Webster County, West Virginia
Webster County, West Virginia has a total population of 8,144, making it the 2,643rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Webster County is 47.7 years, which is 22.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Webster County is $43,839, which ranks #2,993 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 41.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 23.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2%.
The median home value in Webster County is $76,100, 73.0% below the national median. Renters in Webster County pay a median gross rent of $709 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Webster County, 12.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 61.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.1 min.
Webster County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.2% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.8%).
All data for Webster County, West Virginia 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.