Webster County, West Virginia Population 2022
Webster County, West Virginia's estimated population is 7,634 with a growth rate of -2.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Webster County, West Virginia is the 50th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 Population was 9,153 and has seen a growth of -16.60% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 1,555 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 1,730 | 175 | 11.25% |
| 1880 | 3,207 | 1,477 | 85.38% |
| 1890 | 4,783 | 1,576 | 49.14% |
| 1900 | 8,862 | 4,079 | 85.28% |
| 1910 | 9,680 | 818 | 9.23% |
| 1920 | 11,562 | 1,882 | 19.44% |
| 1930 | 14,216 | 2,654 | 22.95% |
| 1940 | 18,080 | 3,864 | 27.18% |
| 1950 | 17,888 | -192 | -1.06% |
| 1960 | 13,719 | -4,169 | -23.31% |
| 1970 | 9,809 | -3,910 | -28.50% |
| 1980 | 12,245 | 2,436 | 24.83% |
| 1990 | 10,729 | -1,516 | -12.38% |
| 2010 | 9,153 | -1,576 | -14.69% |
| 2011 | 9,124 | -29 | -0.32% |
| 2012 | 8,982 | -142 | -1.56% |
| 2013 | 8,833 | -149 | -1.66% |
| 2014 | 8,750 | -83 | -0.94% |
| 2015 | 8,635 | -115 | -1.31% |
| 2016 | 8,557 | -78 | -0.90% |
| 2017 | 8,348 | -209 | -2.44% |
| 2018 | 8,274 | -74 | -0.89% |
| 2019 | 8,114 | -160 | -1.93% |
| 2020 | 7,954 | -160 | -1.97% |
| 2021 | 7,794 | -160 | -2.01% |
| 2022 | 7,634 | -160 | -2.05% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,156 | 98.40% |
| Some Other Race | 5 | 0.06% |
| Two or More Races | 128 | 1.54% |
Webster County, West Virginia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,582 | 2.3 | 74.3 |
| Married | 1,671 | 2.8 | 84.1 |
| Male | 270 | 2.9 | 53 |
| Female | 469 | 3.09 | 71.4 |
| Non Family | 1,172 | 1.13 | 66.4 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 673 | 11.22% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 742 | 12.37% |
| High School Graduate | 2,764 | 46.10% |
| Some College | 948 | 15.81% |
| Associates Degree | 242 | 4.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 364 | 6.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 263 | 4.39% |
Webster County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,874 | 4,534 | 627 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | |
| 2+ Races | 117 | 42 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.67%.
$27,786
Average Earnings
$34,202
Average Male
$17,578
Average Female
Webster County, West Virginia Language by Age
Webster County, West Virginia Language
99.97% of Webster County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 0.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.03% of the population.
Webster County, West Virginia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,087 | 2,157 | 26.67% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 128 | 69 | 53.91% |
27.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.77%
Male Poverty Rate
30.31%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Webster County, West Virginia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Webster County, West Virginia is White, with 26.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Webster County, West Virginia is Multiple, with 53.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.30%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.29%.
Webster County, West Virginia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.4%
Male Marriage Rate
52.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Webster County, West Virginia Married by Age and Sex
Webster County, West Virginia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Webster County, West Virginia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 544 | 8.36% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 13.68% |
Webster County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
15.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
43.2%
Labor Force Participation
38.1%
Employment Rate
11.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
82.86%
Born in Webster County, West Virginia
99.98%
Native Born
0.02%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.02%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.98% of Webster County, West Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 82.86% having been born in West Virginia. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990