Population 2,659 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Webster Park-Shady Dell
Household size in Webster Park-Shady Dell
| Period | Webster Park-Shady Dell | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.31 | 2.24 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.20 | 2.27 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.24 | 2.18 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.91 | 2.25 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.41 | +0.01 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Webster Park-Shady Dell are small: just 1.91 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.31 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 Park-Shady Dell
| Period | Webster Park-Shady Dell | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.4 | 36.8 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.0 | 37.2 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 28.6 | 37.3 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.1 | 38.2 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.7 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Webster Park-Shady Dell skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.1, against 40.1 nationally. Of Springfield's 23 neighborhoods, only two are older.
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 Park-Shady Dell
| Period | Webster Park-Shady Dell | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 10.0% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 10.4% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 9.5% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.5 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Webster Park-Shady Dell: 6.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Only one other Springfield neighborhood has a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Park-Shady Dell
Renters in Webster Park-Shady Dell
| Period | Webster Park-Shady Dell | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.8% | 42.4% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 46.9% | 45.2% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.5% | 49.3% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 51.3% | 47.5% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +5.1 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Webster Park-Shady Dell: 51.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Just over three in ten owners (31.0%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Compared with other Springfield neighborhoods, though, Webster Park-Shady Dell has a lower share of renters than most.
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 Park-Shady Dell
| Period | Webster Park-Shady Dell | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 8.5% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 9.2% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 7.3% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 7.3% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Webster Park-Shady Dell: 14.5% 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. Webster Park-Shady Dell has a higher vacancy rate than the great majority of Springfield neighborhoods.
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 Park-Shady Dell
| Period | Webster Park-Shady Dell | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1976 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1977 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1980 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Webster Park-Shady Dell is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
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 Park-Shady Dell
| Period | Webster Park-Shady Dell | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $606 | $682 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $610 | $753 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $675 | $830 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $971 | $1,070 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$365 | +$387 | +$383 | +$606 |
The median renter in Webster Park-Shady Dell pays $971 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 24.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Park-Shady Dell
Bachelor's degrees in Webster Park-Shady Dell
| Period | Webster Park-Shady Dell | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 28.5% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.4% | 29.5% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 30.7% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 33.5% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +4.9 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Webster Park-Shady Dell: 14.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Webster Park-Shady Dell has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Springfield neighborhoods.
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 Park-Shady Dell
| Period | Webster Park-Shady Dell | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.8% | 88.2% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.5% | 89.8% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.1% | 91.5% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.5% | 93.4% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.7 pts | +5.2 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Webster Park-Shady Dell have finished high school (91.5%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. Even so, the rate is lower than in Springfield overall (93.4%).
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 Park-Shady Dell
| Period | Webster Park-Shady Dell | Springfield | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 7.1% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.7% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 4.3% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 3.8% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −3.3 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Webster Park-Shady Dell is the same as the national rate: 5.4% of the labor force. The rate is higher than in Springfield overall (3.8%). Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 Park-Shady Dell compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Park-Shady Dell | 1.91 | 42.1 | 6.1% | 51.3% | 14.5% | 1971 | $971 | 14.5% | 91.5% | 5.4% |
| Weller | 2.41 | 23.8 | 19.0% | 60.7% | 14.7% | 1951 | $948 | 8.5% | 85.7% | 2.6% |
| Bingham | 1.87 | 37.5 | 11.0% | 49.8% | 10.0% | 1972 | $923 | 29.3% | 94.8% | 2.2% |
| Robberson | 2.38 | 32.9 | 20.0% | 74.5% | 11.0% | 1958 | $911 | 14.2% | 87.6% | 3.3% |
| Rountree | 1.89 | 29.4 | 3.9% | 65.4% | 10.8% | 1958 | $878 | 57.9% | 98.4% | 1.7% |
| Midtown Springfield | 2.34 | 25.1 | 7.4% | 65.2% | 13.9% | 1946 | $710 | 23.6% | 87.8% | 2.4% |
| Oak Grove | 2.16 | 34.6 | 13.9% | 63.6% | 8.8% | 1971 | $1,060 | 26.4% | 97.0% | 2.8% |
| Phelps | 2.04 | 30.5 | 6.5% | 65.4% | 9.7% | 1966 | $975 | 51.3% | 97.2% | 8.1% |
| Doling | 2.16 | 38.2 | 12.9% | 43.9% | 10.0% | 1966 | $865 | 15.3% | 93.7% | 10.1% |
| Downtown Springfield | 1.66 | 30.1 | 7.7% | 93.9% | 15.5% | 1960 | $861 | 27.2% | 89.0% | 2.7% |
| Woodland Heights | 2.19 | 35.1 | 10.7% | 59.4% | 11.6% | 1946 | $978 | 15.6% | 92.3% | 13.9% |
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 Park-Shady Dell. 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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