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Webster County, Kentucky
Webster County, Kentucky. Webster County had 12,929 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.7% since 2020, while Kentucky grew 2.2%. It holds 8 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 21233.
Webster County is one of the 2 counties of the Henderson, KY micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,929
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,017 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,842
Median household income
$59,628
±$4,406 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$112,900
±$16,429 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$783
±$95 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
How many people live in Webster County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 13,017 residents in Webster County. The Census Bureau estimates 12,929 for July 1, 2025, down 0.7% since 2020, while Kentucky grew 2.2%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 12,842 over 332 square miles of land.
| Measure | Webster County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,842 | 4,534,824 | −226 |
| Households | 4,923±190 | 1,814,469 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.53±0.10 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,723±28 | 2,023,116 | −237 |
Webster County's population since 2000
From 14,120 in 2000 to 12,929 in 2025: down 8.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Webster County?
Webster County holds 8 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Providence with 2,872 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Providence | 2,892 | $55,121 |
|---|---|---|
| Sebree | 1,574 | $58,707 |
| Clay | 1,031 | $61,250 |
| Dixon | 933 | $46,607 |
| PooleGEOID 2162202 | 354 | not published |
| SlaughtersGEOID 2171130 | 190 | $35,625 |
| OntonGEOID 2158116 | 138 | not published |
| WheatcroftGEOID 2182200 | 105 | $41,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Webster County?
The median resident of Webster County is 39.5 years old; 24.0% are under 18 and 18.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.1%. 4.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Webster County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.5±0.7 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.0%±0.1 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.1%±0.5 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.1% | 5.0% | +1.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.6%±0.2 pts | 81.5% | −1.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.1%±0.7 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.9%±0.8 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.4%±1.4 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.2%±1.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4%±1.3 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 25.6%±2.3 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.8%±1.9 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.2%±2.8 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.8%±2.0 pts | 27.6% | +2.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.2%±1.7 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Webster County's 4,923 households earn less than $59,628 a year (±$4,406), against $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 the median was $51,836 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $7,792 after inflation. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Webster County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,628±$4,406 | $63,726 | +$7,792 |
| Mean household income | $70,139±$4,390 | $87,807 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,267±$1,472 | $35,821 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.5%±2.7 pts | 16.1% | −9.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.5%±4.1 pts | 20.3% | −23.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.9%±2.9 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.3%±2.8 pts | 88.6% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 73.8% of Webster County's occupied homes and renters 26.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $112,900 by its owner (±$16,429). The median renter pays $783 a month including utilities, and 15.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Webster County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $112,900±$16,429 | $205,600 | +$19,860 |
| Median gross rent | $783±$95 | $967 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 15.7%±6.4 pts | 36.6% | −16.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,241±$91 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.8%±4.1 pts | 68.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,723±28 | 2,023,116 | −237 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.7%±6.3 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.0%±3.3 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.7%±3.1 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.4%±1.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.8%±2.0 pts | 9.0% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 5 new housing units across Webster County in 2025 (5 single-family), 0.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Webster County get to work?
80.9% of Webster County's workers drive alone and 2.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.1%.
| Measure | Webster County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.4%±2.0 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1%±1.5 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.9%±4.0 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.4%±3.7 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 3.1%±2.0 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.6%±1.1 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.7 min±2.4 | 24.0 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 are Webster County's census tracts?
Webster County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $53,652 (Tract 9604) to $67,602 (Tract 9601).
| Tract 960121233960100 | 4,898±350 | $67,602 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 960221233960200 | 2,376±244 | $59,375 |
| Tract 960321233960300 | 2,090±232 | $61,948 |
| Tract 960421233960400 | 3,478±177 | $53,652 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Webster County compare with Kentucky's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 86th of 120 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 81st of 120 |
| Residents per square mile | 88th of 120 |
| Median household income | 53rd of 120 |
| Median home value | 97th of 120 |
| Median gross rent | 56th of 120 |
| Poverty rate | 97th of 120 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 103rd of 120 |
| Median age | 93rd of 120 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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