Webster County, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Webster County is a small community located in Georgia, within Webster County. The total population is 2,381. It ranks as the 271st most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Webster County is 42.9 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. Only 14.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Webster County is $46,792. This is 40% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 42% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.3%. This is 67% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $82,600. Housing costs are 73% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Webster County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Webster County is Black or African American, making up 56.1% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 38.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (56.1% vs 30.7%). The Hispanic or Latino population (4.4%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

8.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 75% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Webster County, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.