Population 40,500 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Webster County
Household size in Webster County
| Period | Webster County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.87 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.82 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.88 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.16 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Webster County average 2.88 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.72, even as the national average fell. Of Missouri's 115 counties, only five have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Webster County
| Period | Webster County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.0 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.3 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.9 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.1 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.0 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Webster County is 37.1 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the northwest. Of Missouri's 115 counties, only six are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Webster County
| Period | Webster County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.1% of households in Webster County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.3 points, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Webster County
Renters in Webster County
| Period | Webster County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.4% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.9% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.0% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.6% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Webster County is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 40.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Webster County
| Period | Webster County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Webster County as nationally: 10.5%, against 9.6%. Vacancy has edged up 1.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Webster County
| Period | Webster County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Webster County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the north. Of Missouri's 115 counties, only ten have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Webster County
| Period | Webster County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $586 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $592 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $695 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $850 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$264 | +$383 | +$606 |
The median renter in Webster County pays $850 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $264 a month since 2006–10, up 45%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 22.5% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Webster County
Bachelor's degrees in Webster County
| Period | Webster County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.4% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.4% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Webster County: 18.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Webster County
| Period | Webster County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.1% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.9% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.2% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.3% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Webster County is close to the national rate: 88.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Missouri as a whole (91.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.2 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Webster County
| Period | Webster County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Webster County has been strong: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.3 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Webster County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster County | 2.88 | 37.1 | 8.1% | 22.6% | 10.5% | 1989 | $850 | 18.4% | 88.3% | 3.1% |
| Greene County | 2.33 | 38.5 | 10.0% | 42.5% | 6.9% | 1983 | $1,087 | 33.0% | 93.8% | 3.4% |
| Wright County | 2.74 | 39.9 | 11.0% | 22.9% | 13.4% | 1980 | $634 | 15.6% | 83.5% | 4.1% |
| Texas County | 2.52 | 44.3 | 9.5% | 22.8% | 13.2% | 1978 | $740 | 16.6% | 86.7% | 4.9% |
| Jasper County | 2.52 | 37.8 | 13.9% | 37.2% | 10.2% | 1985 | $993 | 25.4% | 89.0% | 3.5% |
| Cherokee County | 2.45 | 42.7 | 9.2% | 24.5% | 13.3% | 1966 | $869 | 19.4% | 89.6% | 3.0% |
| Reynolds County | 2.53 | 47.5 | 7.4% | 20.2% | 27.4% | 1975 | $635 | 15.5% | 81.9% | 8.7% |
| Labette County | 2.44 | 42.2 | 11.5% | 26.0% | 14.0% | 1961 | $762 | 20.3% | 89.9% | 3.3% |
| Wayne County | 2.34 | 46.3 | 7.5% | 24.9% | 23.2% | 1980 | $645 | 13.2% | 81.1% | 6.4% |
| Montgomery County | 2.40 | 41.3 | 11.1% | 27.1% | 16.3% | 1960 | $776 | 22.1% | 90.7% | 4.2% |
| Bollinger County | 2.68 | 43.7 | 10.0% | 17.7% | 20.8% | 1982 | $776 | 13.1% | 90.6% | 3.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Webster County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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