Population 35,820 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Webster Parish
Household size in Webster Parish
| Period | Webster Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.32 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Webster Parish run a little small, averaging 2.55 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has climbed from 2.43 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the center.
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 Parish
| Period | Webster Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.7 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.1 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.3 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.0 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
At 41.3, the median age in Webster Parish is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in Louisiana overall, where the median age is 39.0. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.3, in line with the national trend.
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 Parish
| Period | Webster Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in six households in Webster Parish (16.1%), well above the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Louisiana.
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 Parish
Renters in Webster Parish
| Period | Webster Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.9% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.1% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.2% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Webster Parish is about as common as it is nationally: 33.2% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 65.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.7 points, as it has nationally.
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 Parish
| Period | Webster Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.6% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Webster Parish: 21.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 5.8 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 Parish
| Period | Webster Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +7 | +6 |
Housing in Webster Parish leans a little older: the median home dates to 1975, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing. Of Louisiana's 64 counties, only four have older 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 Parish
| Period | Webster Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $524 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $604 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $710 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $828 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$304 | +$366 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Webster Parish costs $828 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $304 a month from 2006–10, a 58% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 36.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the northwest.
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 Parish
Bachelor's degrees in Webster Parish
| Period | Webster Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Webster Parish: 13.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Webster Parish has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Louisiana counties.
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 Parish
| Period | Webster Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.0% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.8% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.3% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.0% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.0 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Webster Parish never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. That is in line with the rest of Louisiana. The share with a diploma has risen 11.0 points since 2006–10, 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 Parish
| Period | Webster Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.4%, unemployment in Webster Parish is the same as the national rate. The rate is lower than in Louisiana overall (6.5%). Unemployment has fallen 4.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Parish 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 Parish | 2.55 | 41.3 | 16.1% | 33.2% | 21.6% | 1975 | $828 | 13.5% | 87.0% | 5.4% |
| Bossier Parish | 2.59 | 38.2 | 12.1% | 34.9% | 10.5% | 1991 | $1,233 | 28.9% | 90.7% | 6.3% |
| Lincoln Parish | 2.38 | 31.7 | 13.7% | 46.2% | 12.6% | 1985 | $1,007 | 35.1% | 90.6% | 3.7% |
| Union Parish | 2.42 | 44.8 | 12.6% | 22.2% | 18.1% | 1987 | $842 | 15.5% | 88.0% | 5.4% |
| Marion County | 2.30 | 48.1 | 8.1% | 21.5% | 23.6% | 1983 | $944 | 15.2% | 86.7% | 9.1% |
| Harrison County | 2.68 | 38.4 | 14.4% | 23.1% | 11.0% | 1985 | $1,067 | 23.6% | 89.4% | 4.9% |
| Ouachita Parish | 2.56 | 37.6 | 16.5% | 39.0% | 13.4% | 1984 | $1,038 | 28.2% | 88.4% | 7.1% |
| Morehouse Parish | 2.45 | 42.2 | 19.0% | 31.4% | 16.0% | 1977 | $831 | 13.0% | 82.6% | 10.1% |
| Upshur County | 2.71 | 41.4 | 9.0% | 19.3% | 10.6% | 1989 | $1,098 | 17.5% | 86.9% | 5.4% |
| Wood County | 2.46 | 47.8 | 8.9% | 19.9% | 16.6% | 1988 | $908 | 21.4% | 87.5% | 5.9% |
| East Carroll Parish | 2.05 | 37.9 | 24.1% | 41.6% | 23.2% | 1974 | $617 | 17.4% | 78.3% | 18.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Carlton County, MN · Snyder County, PA · St. Bernard Parish, LA · Tate County, MS · Tillamook County, OR · Cibola County, NM · Cass County, TX · Carroll County, TN · Carroll County, AR · Caroline County, MD
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 Parish. 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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