Town · Massachusetts
Webster, Massachusetts
Webster, town, in Worcester County, Massachusetts. Webster had 17,835 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 17,776 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 17,748 (±66). GEOID 2502773895.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
17,835
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 17,776 · ACS 2020-2024: 17,748 ±66
Median household income
$72,895
±$5,958 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $103,960
Median home value
$361,500
±$11,766 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $562,100
Median gross rent
$1,228
±$81 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $1,762
Where is Webster and what county is it in?
Webster is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It covers 12.4 square miles of land, 1,439 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Webster: Webster (CDP, 12,194 in 2020).
Webster is in the Worcester, MA metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Webster, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 17,835 people lived in Webster on July 1, 2025, up 0.3% since 2020, slower than Massachusetts (+1.7%). The 2020 Census counted 17,776 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 17,748 (±66).
| Measure | Webster | Worcester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 17,748±66 | 867,788 | +775 |
| Households | 7,677±330 | 335,826 | +731 |
| Average household size | 2.28±0.10 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,229±356 | 355,185 | no clear change |
Webster's population since 2000
From 16,415 in 2000 to 17,835 in 2025: up 8.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Webster as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Webster?
The median resident of Webster is 39.9 years old; 19.6% are under 18 and 19.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 18.2%. 9.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Webster | Worcester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9±2.9 | 40.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.6%±2.2 pts | 20.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.6%±2.2 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Male | 50.8%±2.7 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18.2%±3.7 pts | 13.7% | +6.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.6%±4.4 pts | 70.3% | −8.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.6%±1.5 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.1%±1.3 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5%±1.6 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±1.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.9%±2.5 pts | 14.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 19.5%±3.3 pts | 22.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.5%±1.7 pts | 5.0% | – |
| With a disability | 19.3%±2.9 pts | 13.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.1%±0.8 pts | 2.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.3%±2.0 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.3%±3.3 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.6%±2.0 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.7%±3.5 pts | 88.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3%±1.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Webster earn?
Half of Webster's 7,677 households earn less than $72,895 a year (±$5,958), against $95,939 in Worcester County and $103,960 in Massachusetts. In 2015-2019 it was $76,649 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Webster | Worcester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,895±$5,958 | $95,939 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $97,150±$6,877 | $124,653 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,499±$2,980 | $48,914 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.7%±3.3 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.0%±8.7 pts | 12.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.2%±2.8 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.3%±2.4 pts | 95.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.0%±3.1 pts | 92.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Webster?
Owners occupy 59.8% of Webster's occupied homes and renters 40.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $361,500 by its owner (±$11,766). The median renter pays $1,228 a month including utilities, and 37.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Webster | Worcester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $361,500±$11,766 | $423,700 | +$74,133 |
| Median gross rent | $1,228±$81 | $1,426 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.5%±7.4 pts | 40.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,061±$139 | $2,387 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.8%±4.1 pts | 65.8% | +5.2 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.2%±4.1 pts | 34.2% | – |
| Housing units | 8,229±356 | 355,185 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.9%±2.1 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 52.6%±3.3 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.9%±1.2 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 29.7%±4.3 pts | 27.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.4%±2.7 pts | 8.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Webster building?
Builders took permits for 9 new housing units in Webster in 2025 (9 in single-family houses), 0.5 per 1,000 residents against 1.7 across Massachusetts.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Webster work and get to work?
77.6% of Webster's workers drive alone and 8.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.7%.
| Measure | Webster | Worcester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.2%±3.0 pts | 66.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.7%±2.8 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.6%±3.6 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.8%±2.3 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±1.1 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.0%±2.5 pts | 15.6% | +3.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.5 min±2.2 | 29.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Webster?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Webster (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $55,964 (Tract 7542) to $105,538 (Tract 7541).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7541Worcester County | 6,965 | $105,538 |
| Tract 7544Worcester County | 4,105 | $67,969 |
| Tract 7542Worcester County | 3,814 | $55,964 |
| Tract 7543Worcester County | 2,864 | $59,010 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Webster) · Census block assignment files
How does Webster compare with other places in Massachusetts?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Webster is the 683rd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 43rd-most populous of 266 in Massachusetts.
Webster ranks 404th of 453 places in Massachusetts with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 43rd | 266 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 212th | 292 |
| Residents per square mile | 131st | 461 |
| Median household income | 404th | 453 |
| Per capita income | 397th | 460 |
| Median home value | 384th | 459 |
| Median gross rent | 301st | 410 |
| Poverty rate | 49th | 338 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 420th | 459 |
| Median age | 385th | 461 |
| Owner-occupied share | 398th | 460 |
| Work from home | 398th | 429 |
| Travel time to work | 210th | 459 |
Webster's figures with every place in Massachusetts (CSV)
Every place in Massachusetts, sortable · Compare Webster with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Webster?
10 of the 57 figures for Webster on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Webster are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.