County · West Virginia
Webster County, West Virginia
Webster County, West Virginia. Webster County had 7,760 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 7.4% since 2020, a steeper fall than West Virginia's (−1.5%). It holds 5 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 54101.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,760
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,378 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,144
Median household income
$43,839
±$6,400 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $59,608
Median home value
$76,100
±$10,706 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $162,600
Median gross rent
$709
±$69 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $872
How many people live in Webster County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 8,378 residents in Webster County. The Census Bureau estimates 7,760 for July 1, 2025, down 7.4% since 2020, a steeper fall than West Virginia's (−1.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 8,144 over 553 square miles of land.
| Measure | Webster County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,144 | 1,778,373 | −242 |
| Households | 2,899±182 | 728,655 | −882 |
| Average household size | 2.79±0.17 | 2.37 | +0.59 |
| Housing units | 4,388±17 | 861,325 | −1,062 |
Webster County's population since 2000
From 9,719 in 2000 to 7,760 in 2025: down 20.2%. 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 5 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Addison (Webster Springs) with 663 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Addison (Webster Springs) | 731 | $33,333 |
|---|---|---|
| Cowen | 487 | $27,708 |
| ParcoalGEOID 5462044 | 130 | not published |
| Camden-on-GauleyGEOID 5412436 | 126 | $55,917 |
| BergooGEOID 5406436 | 64 | not published |
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 47.7 years old; 20.1% are under 18 and 25.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.8%.
| Measure | Webster County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.7±1.2 | 42.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.1%±0.6 pts | 20.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.1%±0.3 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8%±0.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.2%±1.7 pts | 89.7% | −6.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.8%±1.8 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.6%±1.9 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 25.3%±3.1 pts | 19.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.8%±2.1 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.6%±4.0 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.9%±2.6 pts | 24.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.0%±1.4 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±1.1 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 2,899 households earn less than $43,839 a year (±$6,400), against $59,608 in West Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $42,984 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Webster County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $43,839±$6,400 | $59,608 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $58,888±$7,291 | $81,190 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,990±$2,393 | $34,203 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 23.3%±5.1 pts | 16.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 36.8%±14.1 pts | 21.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 32.6%±5.1 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.6%±3.9 pts | 86.1% | – |
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 77.3% of Webster County's occupied homes and renters 22.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $76,100 by its owner (±$10,706). The median renter pays $709 a month including utilities, and 59.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Webster County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $76,100±$10,706 | $162,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $709±$69 | $872 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 59.9%±12.8 pts | 39.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,058±$144 | $1,255 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.3%±5.0 pts | 74.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,388±17 | 861,325 | −1,062 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±5.5 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.5%±4.6 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 21.3%±4.3 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.5%±3.3 pts | 14.9% | – |
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 0 new housing units across Webster County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 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?
82.3% of Webster County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 29.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.2%.
| Measure | Webster County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 44.0%±3.0 pts | 53.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.2%±2.8 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.3%±5.3 pts | 78.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.8%±4.4 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 4.1%±2.9 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.0%±2.0 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.6 min±3.8 | 26.6 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 $39,338 (Tract 9701.01) to $46,286 (Tract 9703).
| Tract 9701.0154101970101 | 2,717±479 | $39,338 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9701.0254101970102 | 1,508±250 | $45,662 |
| Tract 970254101970200 | 1,903±289 | $42,946 |
| Tract 970354101970300 | 2,016±264 | $46,286 |
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 West Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 45th of 55 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 52nd of 55 |
| Residents per square mile | 53rd of 55 |
| Median household income | 50th of 55 |
| Median home value | 54th of 55 |
| Median gross rent | 39th of 55 |
| Poverty rate | 6th of 55 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48th of 55 |
| Median age | 9th of 55 |
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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