Webster County, West Virginia

Total Population: 8,253

County Seat: Webster Springs

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Median Home Value

$78,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$42,061

Across all households

Median Age

47.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

12.6%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)92.7%
Two or More Races6.6%
Hispanic or Latino0.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.2%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

19.6%

65 Years and Over

24.4%

Male

50.9%

Female

49.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

100.0%

No Health Insurance

4.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

80.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

12.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$42,061

Mean Household Income

$57,478

Per Capita Income

$23,343

Unemployment Rate (16+)

9.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

56.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

32.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$78,000

Median Rent

$687/mo

Total Housing Units

4,408

Owner-Occupied

77.6%

Renter-Occupied

22.4%

Vacancy Rate

35.6%

Married Couple Households

51.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

22.5%

Average Household Size

2.89

Broadband Internet Access

78.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 54101.