Webster Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Webster Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 36,189. It is the 31st most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Webster Parish is 41.2 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 37.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Webster Parish is $37,396. This is 38% lower than the state median of $60,023. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 52% lower. The poverty rate stands at 26.9%. This is 42% 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 5.5%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $105,600. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $208,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Webster Parish is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Webster Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 33.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

12.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 26.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.2%.