Webster County's estimated 2025 population is 7,869 with a growth rate of -0.98% 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 -14.01% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Webster County includes 92.69% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.
White (92.69%)
Two or more races (7%)
Black or African American (0.19%)
Other race (0.11%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,650 | 92.69% |
| Two or more races | 578 | 7% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 0.19% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.11% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $58,440 | - |
| Families | $49,881 | $64,139 |
| Households | $42,061 | $57,478 |
| Non Families | $25,038 | $43,126 |
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