City · South Dakota
Webster, South Dakota
Webster, city, in Day County, South Dakota. Webster had 1,681 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,728 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,896 (±233). GEOID 4669780.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,681
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,728 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,896 ±233
Median household income
$55,179
±$6,849 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $75,081
Median home value
$154,100
±$33,871 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $257,400
Median gross rent
$653
±$46 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $946
Where is Webster and what county is it in?
Webster is a city in Day County, South Dakota. It covers 1.6 square miles of land, 1,065 residents per square mile in 2020.
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 1,681 people lived in Webster on July 1, 2025, down 2.7% since 2020, while South Dakota grew 5.5%. The 2020 Census counted 1,728 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,896 (±233).
| Measure | Webster | Day County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,896 ±233 | 5,437 | no clear change |
| Households | 891 ±85 | 2,371 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.05 ±0.20 | 2.24 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 987 ±77 | 3,440 | −106 |
Webster's population since 2000
From 1,952 in 2000 to 1,681 in 2025: down 13.9%. 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 40.5 years old; 20.2% are under 18 and 20.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.9%.
| Measure | Webster | Day County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.5 ±2.9 | 44.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.2% ±3.7 pts | 22.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.9% ±3.2 pts | 26.7% | – |
| Male | 49.2% ±2.8 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.7% ±2.2 pts | 2.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.3% ±5.1 pts | 83.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±2.3 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.9% ±4.0 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.7% ±2.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.5% ±3.0 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.6% ±3.0 pts | 8.6% | – |
| With a disability | 11.4% ±3.5 pts | 13.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.9% ±3.5 pts | 8.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.0% ±2.5 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.7% ±5.4 pts | 22.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.8% ±3.2 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 78.3% ±7.8 pts | 86.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 8.5% ±6.0 pts | 3.4% | – |
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 891 households earn less than $55,179 a year (±$6,849), against $66,033 in Day County and $75,081 in South Dakota. In 2015-2019 the median was $41,536 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $13,643 after inflation. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Webster | Day County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,179 ±$6,849 | $66,033 | +$13,643 |
| Mean household income | $86,615 ±$15,717 | $91,552 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,250 ±$7,620 | $39,593 | +$10,040 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.1% ±6.7 pts | 14.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.4% ±18.5 pts | 24.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.6% ±4.1 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 86.5% ±6.3 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.8% ±7.0 pts | 83.8% | – |
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 66.8% of Webster's occupied homes and renters 33.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $154,100 by its owner (±$33,871). The median renter pays $653 a month including utilities, and 30.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Webster | Day County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $154,100 ±$33,871 | $173,600 | +$43,830 |
| Median gross rent | $653 ±$46 | $660 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.7% ±15.6 pts | 22.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,113 ±$133 | $1,247 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.8% ±6.0 pts | 74.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.2% ±6.0 pts | 25.4% | – |
| Housing units | 987 ±77 | 3,440 | −106 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±8.1 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.6% ±5.7 pts | 85.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.5% ±4.3 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 21.5% ±5.4 pts | 27.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.6% ±5.4 pts | 6.0% | – |
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 2 new housing units in Webster in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 1.2 per 1,000 residents against 5.7 across South Dakota.
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?
81.0% of Webster's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 19.3 minutes.
| Measure | Webster | Day County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.3% ±6.9 pts | 57.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 81.0% ±10.3 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.7% ±6.3 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 2.0% ±2.8 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.7% ±5.9 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.3 min ±6.7 | 22.3 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?
1 census tract lies mostly in Webster (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9528Day County | 2,152 | $57,107 |
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 South Dakota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Webster is the 8,332nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 40th-most populous of 310 in South Dakota.
Webster ranks 67th of 82 places in South Dakota with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 40th | 310 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 57th | 73 |
| Residents per square mile | 40th | 84 |
| Median household income | 67th | 82 |
| Per capita income | 29th | 83 |
| Median home value | 63rd | 81 |
| Median gross rent | 65th | 72 |
| Poverty rate | 18th | 55 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 65th | 81 |
| Median age | 33rd | 83 |
| Owner-occupied share | 53rd | 84 |
| Travel time to work | 28th | 84 |
Webster's figures with every place in South Dakota (CSV)
Every place in South Dakota, 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?
18 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' public schools in Webster.