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Webster

County:
Day County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.622
State:
South Dakota

Webster is a city located in Day County, South Dakota. Webster has a 2026 population of 1,638. It is also the county seat of Day County. Webster is currently declining at a rate of -0.85% annually and its population has decreased by -4.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,721 in 2020.

The median household income in Webster is $55,179 with a poverty rate of 15.11%. The median age in Webster is 40.5 years: 36.8 years for males, and 41.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.7 males.

1.6K
Total Population
1,010
Density (mi²)
-14 -0.85%
Growth

Webster Population

Webster Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,638-14-0.85%
20251,652-14-0.84%
20241,666-19-1.13%
20231,685-26-1.52%
20221,71190.53%
20211,702-19-1.1%
20201,721-4-0.23%
20191,722-30-1.71%
20181,752-9-0.51%
20171,761-16-0.9%
20161,777-6-0.34%
20151,783-15-0.83%
20141,798-29-1.59%
20131,827-16-0.87%
20121,843-59-3.1%
20111,902160.85%
20101,892-1-0.05%

Median Age

Overall: 40.5 years
Female: 41.7 years
Male: 36.8 years

Webster Adults

There are 1,513 adults, (396 of whom are seniors) in Webster.

Sex Ratio

Female: 964 (50.8%)
Male: 932 (49.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Webster includes 87.29% White, 3.01% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,65587.29%
Two or more races1819.55%
Native American573.01%
Other race20.11%
Asian10.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races884.64%
Other race10.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,65587.29%
Two or more races934.91%
Native American573.01%
Other race10.05%
Asian10.05%

Webster Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Webster 's average per capita income is $46,492. Household income levels show a median of $55,179. The poverty rate stands at 15.11%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$103,516-
Families$96,500$112,176
Households$55,179$86,615
Non Families$41,976$63,514

$46,492

Average Income

$55,179

Median Household Income

15.11%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)