2023 ACS Census Data · Population 8,253
Webster County is a small rural county in West Virginia with a population of 8,253. The median household income is $42,061, 35% below the national average. The poverty rate is 22.1%, median home value is $78,000, and 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 48% below the national average.
Population
8,253
2023 estimate
Rank #2633 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$42,061
Household
Rank #3007 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$78,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #3162 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
12.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #3025 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
0.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
23% below West Virginia avg·35% below national avg
Poverty Rate
26% below West Virginia avg·48% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
17% below West Virginia avg·29% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$23,343
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
22.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
41.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
45% below West Virginia avg·63% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
10% below West Virginia avg·26% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
1% below West Virginia avg·6% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
19% below West Virginia avg·8% above national avg
Housing Units
4,408
Households
2,838
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.9
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$949
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
78.6%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
30 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
33% below West Virginia avg·48% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
8% below West Virginia avg·9% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
17.1%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.4%
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