Webster County, Kentucky Demographics 2026
Webster County, Kentucky has a population of 12,842, the 86th most populous county in Kentucky. The median household income is $59,628 and the median home value is $112,900. The poverty rate is 13.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Webster County Quick Facts
How Webster County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,873 | 12,842 | -0.2% |
| Median household income | $58,786 | $59,628 | +1.4% |
| Median home value | $97,600 | $112,900 | +15.7% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 33 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Webster County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 2,857 | $55,121 | 19.9% | $60,300 |
| Sebree | 1,825 | $58,707 | 6.9% | $106,500 |
| Dixon | 1,036 | $46,607 | 20.1% | $82,500 |
| Clay | 996 | $61,250 | 9.6% | $74,400 |
| Slaughters | 175 | $35,625 | 25.1% | $72,100 |
| Onton | 122 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Wheatcroft | 90 | $41,250 | 13.3% | $81,500 |
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Population Overview
Webster County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 12,842. It is the 86th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Webster County is 39.5 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Webster County is $59,628. This is 6% lower than the state median of $63,726. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.5%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $112,900. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $205,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Webster County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 68.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Webster County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.1%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.
Education
12.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 27.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Webster County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kentucky and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Webster County, Kentucky?
Webster County has a population of 12,842, making it the 86th most populous county in Kentucky.
What is the median income in Webster County?
The median household income in Webster County is $59,628 with a poverty rate of 13.5%.
How many cities are in Webster County, Kentucky?
Webster County contains 7 Census-designated places.