Village · Wisconsin
Webster, Wisconsin
Webster, village, in Burnett County, Wisconsin. Webster had 719 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 694 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 575 (±129). GEOID 5585025.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
719
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 694 · ACS 2020-2024: 575 ±129
Median household income
$35,089
±$7,522 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$116,800
±$13,075 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$527
±$155 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Webster and what county is it in?
Webster is a village in Burnett County, Wisconsin. It covers 1.8 square miles of land, 396 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 719 people lived in Webster on July 1, 2025, up 3.9% since 2020, faster than Wisconsin (+1.3%). The 2020 Census counted 694 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 575 (±129).
| Measure | Webster | Burnett County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 575 ±129 | 16,916 | no clear change |
| Households | 269 ±52 | 7,188 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.14 ±0.33 | 2.34 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 368 ±64 | 15,396 | no clear change |
Webster's population since 2000
From 653 in 2000 to 719 in 2025: up 10.1%. 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 37.4 years old; 26.6% are under 18 and 25.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 4.9%.
| Measure | Webster | Burnett County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4 ±17.0 | 56.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.6% ±6.6 pts | 15.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.6% ±8.0 pts | 32.3% | – |
| Male | 36.3% ±5.6 pts | 51.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% ±2.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.5% ±5.7 pts | 89.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.9% ±4.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±2.5 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±3.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.9% ±0.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.4% ±1.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.5% ±5.2 pts | 10.3% | – |
| With a disability | 24.2% ±7.9 pts | 18.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.8% ±6.7 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.1% ±8.2 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.6% ±5.5 pts | 22.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.8% ±5.1 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.2% ±4.0 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7% ±1.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
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 269 households earn less than $35,089 a year (±$7,522), against $62,819 in Burnett County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 the median was $51,205 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $16,116 after inflation. 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Webster | Burnett County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $35,089 ±$7,522 | $62,819 | −$16,116 |
| Mean household income | $42,878 ±$6,243 | $84,457 | – |
| Per capita income | $21,935 ±$3,029 | $39,111 | −$5,741 |
| People below the poverty line | 24.8% ±7.6 pts | 12.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.7% ±11.0 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 52.8% ±10.7 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 82.2% ±10.5 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.2% ±8.3 pts | 85.4% | – |
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 43.5% of Webster's occupied homes and renters 56.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $116,800 by its owner (±$13,075). The median renter pays $527 a month including utilities, and 23.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Webster | Burnett County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $116,800 ±$13,075 | $231,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $527 ±$155 | $771 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 23.8% ±15.4 pts | 29.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,007 ±$147 | $1,340 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 43.5% ±9.0 pts | 85.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 56.5% ±9.0 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Housing units | 368 ±64 | 15,396 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±17.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.0% ±7.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.5% ±8.1 pts | 86.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.5% ±3.6 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±5.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.8% ±2.3 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.8% ±5.7 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.4% ±5.9 pts | 4.4% | – |
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 3 new housing units in Webster in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 4.2 per 1,000 residents against 4.3 across Wisconsin.
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?
65.1% of Webster's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 18.9 minutes.
| Measure | Webster | Burnett County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.0% ±9.6 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% ±9.7 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 65.1% ±11.6 pts | 75.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.3% ±6.4 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±9.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 6.9% ±6.5 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.0% ±4.7 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.9 min ±3.9 | 28.3 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?
No census tract lies mostly in Webster; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9704Burnett County | 4,570 | $64,911 |
| Tract 9707Burnett County | 2,721 | $58,452 |
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 Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Webster is the 11,706th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 423rd-most populous of 608 in Wisconsin.
Webster is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 423rd | 608 |
Webster's figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
Every place in Wisconsin, 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?
20 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.