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Webster County

State:
West Virginia
County Seat:

Webster County's estimated 2025 population is 7,853 with a growth rate of -1.21% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Webster County is the 45th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 9,151 and has seen a growth of -14.18% since that time.

7,853
Total Population
14
Population Density (mi²)
45
Population Rank (State)
-96 -1.21%
Annual Population Growth

Webster County Population

Webster County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Webster County includes 92.69% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White7,65092.69%
Two or more races5787%
Black or African American160.19%
Other race90.11%

Webster County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Webster County's average per capita income is $34,747. Household income levels show a median of $42,061. The poverty rate stands at 22.13%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$58,440-
Families$49,881$64,139
Households$42,061$57,478
Non Families$25,038$43,126

$34,747

Average Income

$42,061

Median Household Income

22.13%

Poverty Rate