Webster County's estimated 2026 population is 7,587 with a growth rate of -2.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Webster County is the 47th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 9,151 and has seen a growth of -17.09% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47.7 years
Female: 49 years
Male: 45.8 years
There are 6,506 adults, (2,045 of whom are seniors) in Webster County.
Female: 3,991 (49%)
Male: 4,153 (51%)
The racial composition of Webster County includes 93.37% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,604 | 93.37% |
| Two or more races | 521 | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.14% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.1% |
Webster County's average per capita income is $34,523. Household income levels show a median of $43,839. The poverty rate stands at 23.27%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $65,000 | - |
| Families | $57,390 | $70,409 |
| Households | $43,839 | $58,888 |
| Non Families | $21,862 | $35,862 |
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