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World Population Review
Webster County, West Virginia Population 2021
Webster County, West Virginia's estimated population is 7,794 with a growth rate of -2.01% 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 -14.85% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,794 | -160 | -2.01% |
| 2020 | 7,954 | -160 | -1.97% |
| 2019 | 8,114 | -160 | -1.93% |
| 2018 | 8,274 | -74 | -0.89% |
| 2017 | 8,348 | -209 | -2.44% |
| 2016 | 8,557 | -78 | -0.90% |
| 2015 | 8,635 | -115 | -1.31% |
| 2014 | 8,750 | -83 | -0.94% |
| 2013 | 8,833 | -149 | -1.66% |
| 2012 | 8,982 | -142 | -1.56% |
| 2011 | 9,124 | -29 | -0.32% |
| 2010 | 9,153 | -1,576 | -14.69% |
| 1990 | 10,729 | -1,516 | -12.38% |
| 1980 | 12,245 | 2,436 | 24.83% |
| 1970 | 9,809 | -3,910 | -28.50% |
| 1960 | 13,719 | -4,169 | -23.31% |
| 1950 | 17,888 | -192 | -1.06% |
| 1940 | 18,080 | 3,864 | 27.18% |
| 1930 | 14,216 | 2,654 | 22.95% |
| 1920 | 11,562 | 1,882 | 19.44% |
| 1910 | 9,680 | 818 | 9.23% |
| 1900 | 8,862 | 4,079 | 85.28% |
| 1890 | 4,783 | 1,576 | 49.14% |
| 1880 | 3,207 | 1,477 | 85.38% |
| 1870 | 1,730 | 175 | 11.25% |
| 1860 | 1,555 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-2.01%
County Website
State
Founded
January 10, 1860
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
9,153
Growth Since 2010
-14.85%
Webster County, West Virginia Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,352 | 99.59% |
| Two or More Races | 24 | 0.29% |
| Some Other Race | 5 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.04% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.02% |
Webster County, West Virginia Population by Race
Webster County, West Virginia Population Pyramid $2021
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Webster County, West Virginia Population by Age
Webster County, West Virginia Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,781 | 2.2 | 72.6 |
| Married | 1,854 | 2.6 | 82.3 |
| Non Family | 1,235 | 1.13 | 65.3 |
| Female | 498 | 2.88 | 63.7 |
| Male | 194 | 3.49 | 48.5 |
2.63
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
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Webster County, West Virginia Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 626 | 10.18% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 650 | 10.57% |
| High School Graduate | 3,046 | 49.53% |
| Some College | 961 | 15.63% |
| Associates Degree | 168 | 2.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 303 | 4.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 396 | 6.44% |
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Webster County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Webster County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,131 | 4,855 | 699 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 11 | |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | |
| Islander | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 11.40%.
Webster County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
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$26,435
Average Earnings
$33,448
Average Male
$16,883
Average Female
Webster County, West Virginia Earnings by Educational Attainment
Webster County, West Virginia Language by Age
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Webster County, West Virginia Language
99.89% of Webster County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 0.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.09% of the population.
Webster County, West Virginia Language
Webster County, West Virginia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,290 | 2,170 | 26.18% |
26.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.26%
Male Poverty Rate
29.86%
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 26.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Webster County, West Virginia is White, with 26.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.56%.
Webster County, West Virginia Poverty
Webster County, West Virginia Poverty Rate by Education
Webster County, West Virginia Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
54.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.4%
Male Marriage Rate
53.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Webster County, West Virginia Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Webster County, West Virginia Marital Status
Webster County, West Virginia Veterans by War
Webster County, West Virginia Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 604 | 9.04% |
Webster County, West Virginia Veterans by Race
Webster County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
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11.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.50%
Veteran Disability Rate
Webster County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
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47.5%
Labor Force Participation
42.5%
Employment Rate
10.6%
Unemployment Rate
Webster County, West Virginia Employment by Age
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Webster County, West Virginia Employment by Race
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Webster County, West Virginia Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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 81.16% 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.
Webster County, West Virginia Place of Birth
- 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