Webster County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Webster County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 12,873. It is the 85th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Webster County is 39.6 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Webster County is $58,786. This is 6% lower than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.9%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $97,600. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Webster County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Webster County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.5%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

12.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.6%.