Webster Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Name: Webster Parish, Louisiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Webster Parish, Louisiana has a population of 35,820, the 31st most populous county in Louisiana. The median household income is $41,182 and the median home value is $114,500. The poverty rate is 23.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Webster Parish Quick Facts

Population 35,820

Median Household Income $41,182

Median Home Value $114,500

Poverty Rate 23.1%

Unemployment Rate 5.1%

Median Age 41.1 years

Homeownership Rate 66.8%

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 13.3%

High School Graduation 86.0%

Cities/Places 11

Population 35,820 31st of 64

Median Income $41,182 32% lower than state

Poverty Rate 23.1%

Unemployment 5.1%

How Webster Parish 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	36,189	35,820	-1.0%
Median household income	$37,396	$41,182	+10.1%
Median home value	$105,600	$114,500	+8.4%

Median Household Income

Webster Parish

$41,182

$60,756

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Webster Parish

$114,500

$216,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 29.6%

$25K-$50K 30.1%

$50K-$100K 23.4%

$100K+ 16.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.2%

$10K-$15K

8.5%

$15K-$20K

7.1%

$20K-$25K

6.9%

$25K-$30K

6.7%

$30K-$35K

7.4%

$35K-$40K

4.1%

$40K-$45K

6.4%

$45K-$50K

5.5%

$50K-$60K

7.7%

$60K-$75K

6.4%

$75K-$100K

9.4%

$100K-$125K

5.9%

$125K-$150K

4.0%

$150K-$200K

3.4%

$200K+

3.4%

Employment

5.1% Unemployment Rate State: 6.3%|National: 5.2%

49.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.8%

Renter 33.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $795/mo 23.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.6%

18-34

19.6%

35-54

23.1%

55-74

25.9%

75+

8.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 59 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Webster Parish

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Minden	11,455	$34,294	26.7%	$130,200
Springhill	4,599	$37,250	22.4%	$97,500
Sibley	1,376	$42,061	24.2%	$148,200
Cullen	758	$21,607	51.3%	$69,400
Doyline	725	$34,327	30.8%	$80,500
Sarepta	724	$56,136	15.6%	$83,200
Cotton Valley	701	$36,316	24.8%	$68,600
Dubberly	339	$45,625	17.1%	$167,400
Dixie Inn	300	$23,125	66.0%	$45,000
Heflin	139	$43,333	17.3%	$125,000
Shongaloo	85	$58,125	14.1%	$114,600

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Population Overview

Webster Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 35,820. It is the 31st most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Webster Parish is 41.1 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Webster Parish is $41,182. This is 32% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 49% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.1%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. 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 5.1%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $114,500. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Webster Parish is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Webster Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 33.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 7.2%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

13.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Webster Parish come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Louisiana 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 Parish, Louisiana?

Webster Parish has a population of 35,820, making it the 31st most populous county in Louisiana.

What is the median income in Webster Parish?

The median household income in Webster Parish is $41,182 with a poverty rate of 23.1%.

How many cities are in Webster Parish, Louisiana?

Webster Parish contains 11 Census-designated places.