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Webster Parish, Louisiana
Webster Parish, Louisiana. Webster Parish had 34,948 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.5% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). It holds 11 places (11 cities, villages and boroughs) and 13 census tracts. GEOID 22119.
Webster Parish is the county of the Minden, LA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
34,948
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 36,967 · ACS 2020-2024: 35,820
Median household income
$41,182
±$1,410 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$114,500
±$8,323 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$795
±$29 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
How many people live in Webster Parish, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 36,967 residents in Webster Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 34,948 for July 1, 2025, down 5.5% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 35,820 over 593 square miles of land.
| Measure | Webster Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 35,820 | 4,611,961 | −3,422 |
| Households | 14,334±379 | 1,804,780 | −2,217 |
| Average household size | 2.43±0.06 | 2.49 | +0.12 |
| Housing units | 18,377±38 | 2,108,902 | −1,304 |
Webster Parish's population since 2000
From 41,831 in 2000 to 34,948 in 2025: down 16.5%. 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 Parish?
Webster Parish holds 11 places: 11 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Minden with 11,103 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Minden | 11,928 | $34,294 |
|---|---|---|
| Springhill | 4,801 | $37,250 |
| Sibley | 1,127 | $42,061 |
| Cotton Valley | 787 | $36,316 |
| Sarepta | 717 | $56,136 |
| Cullen | 716 | $21,607 |
| Doyline | 674 | $34,327 |
| Dixie Inn | 293 | $23,125 |
| DubberlyGEOID 2221835 | 250 | $45,625 |
| HeflinGEOID 2233735 | 213 | $43,333 |
| ShongalooGEOID 2269455 | 151 | $58,125 |
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 Parish?
The median resident of Webster Parish is 41.1 years old; 22.6% are under 18 and 20.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 61.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 33.5%. 1.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Webster Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1±0.4 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.6%±0.1 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.7%±0.2 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% | 7.2% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 61.3%±0.1 pts | 55.7% | −0.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 33.5%±0.5 pts | 30.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 1.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.1%±0.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.0%±0.3 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.8%±0.6 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.4%±0.9 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 17.4%±1.4 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.2%±1.1 pts | 7.8% | −4.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.0%±1.8 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.3%±1.5 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.0%±0.8 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±1.0 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 Parish earn?
Half of Webster Parish's 14,334 households earn less than $41,182 a year (±$1,410), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $35,630 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,552 after inflation. 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Webster Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $41,182±$1,410 | $60,756 | +$5,552 |
| Mean household income | $62,266±$3,927 | $87,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,664±$1,717 | $35,038 | +$2,328 |
| People below the poverty line | 23.1%±2.2 pts | 18.9% | −6.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.3%±5.5 pts | 25.4% | −14.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 27.0%±2.1 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 66.1%±2.5 pts | 86.6% | – |
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 Parish?
Owners occupy 66.8% of Webster Parish's occupied homes and renters 33.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $114,500 by its owner (±$8,323). The median renter pays $795 a month including utilities, and 57.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Webster Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $114,500±$8,323 | $216,500 | +$14,198 |
| Median gross rent | $795±$29 | $1,064 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 57.1%±6.7 pts | 46.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,235±$77 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.8%±2.6 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 18,377±38 | 2,108,902 | −1,304 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±0.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.2%±4.2 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.3%±2.8 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 22.2%±2.4 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4%±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.4%±1.0 pts | 6.1% | – |
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 Parish building?
Builders took permits for 60 new housing units across Webster Parish in 2025 (34 single-family), 1.7 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 Parish get to work?
81.1% of Webster Parish's workers drive alone and 6.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Webster Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.3%±2.4 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1%±1.6 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.1%±2.9 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4%±1.9 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.3%±1.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.2%±2.0 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.3 min±2.1 | 25.7 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 Parish's census tracts?
Webster Parish is divided into 13 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $26,563 (Tract 319) to $77,813 (Tract 311).
| Tract 31122119031100 | 1,636±447 | $77,813 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 31222119031200 | 2,240±390 | $29,150 |
| Tract 31322119031300 | 4,385±165 | $41,723 |
| Tract 31422119031400 | 2,443±364 | $46,458 |
| Tract 315.0122119031501 | 3,381±420 | $46,055 |
| Tract 315.0222119031502 | 2,132±422 | $27,331 |
| Tract 31622119031600 | 2,659±405 | $65,550 |
| Tract 31722119031700 | 2,052±366 | $26,750 |
| Tract 31822119031800 | 2,573±433 | $33,642 |
| Tract 31922119031900 | 2,221±305 | $26,563 |
| Tract 32022119032000 | 3,871±426 | $55,000 |
| Tract 321.0122119032101 | 3,359±451 | $42,338 |
| Tract 321.0222119032102 | 2,868±517 | $49,313 |
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 Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 31st of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 45th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 28th of 64 |
| Median household income | 55th of 64 |
| Median home value | 50th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 42nd of 64 |
| Poverty rate | 25th of 64 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 55th of 64 |
| Median age | 15th of 64 |
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
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