Webb town, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Webb town, Mississippi Demographics
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As of 2026, Webb town, Mississippi has a total population of 422, the 286th largest city in Mississippi, with a median household income of $24,389, which is 56% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 12.5%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 56% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.

Webb town Quick Facts

Population 422

Median Household Income $24,389

Median Home Value $73,900

Poverty Rate 12.5%

Unemployment Rate 4.7%

Median Age 36.5 years

Homeownership Rate 61.8%

Affordability Ratio 3.0x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.0%

High School Graduation Rate 70.2%

Diversity Index 10/100

Population 422 286th of 419

Median Income $24,389 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 12.5% about average national

Median Home Value $73,900 bottom 20%

How Webb town Compares

Median Household Income

Webb town

$24,389

$54,915

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Webb town

$73,900

$161,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 55.4%

$25K-$50K 29.4%

$50K-$100K 13.7%

$100K+ 1.5%

Employment

4.7% Unemployment Rate State: 6.0% | National: 5.2%

43.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 61.8%

Renter 38.2%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.2%

18-34

24.2%

35-54

19.4%

55-74

25.4%

75+

6.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 55 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Webb town Rankings in Mississippi

#286 Population of 419

#323 Median Income of 419

#299 Education of 419

#302 Home Value of 419

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Cities Similar to Webb town

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Bogue Chitto CDP (Kemper and Neshoba Counties)	441	N/A	N/A	20.1%	5.7%
New Augusta town	459	N/A	$85,000	21.9%	44.1%
Osyka town	368	N/A	$86,000	7.8%	40.2%
Clara CDP	354	N/A	$86,700	50.0%	0.0%
North Tunica CDP	507	N/A	N/A	11.1%	53.4%

Population Overview

Webb town is a small community located in Mississippi. The total population is 422. It ranks as the 286th most populous out of 419 cities and towns in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Webb town is 36.5 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Webb town is $24,389. This is 56% lower than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 69% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.5%. This is 35% lower than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $73,900. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $161,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 61.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% lower than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Webb town has a predominantly Black or African American population, comprising 94.5% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 5.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (5.5%) is well below the state average of 55.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (94.5% vs 36.9%).

Education

11.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 70.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Webb town, Mississippi is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Mississippi state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 419 Census-designated places in Mississippi. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Webb town, Mississippi?

Webb town, Mississippi has a population of 422 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Webb town, MS?

The median household income in Webb town is $24,389, which is 69% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Webb town, MS?

The poverty rate in Webb town is 12.5%. This means approximately 49 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Webb town, Mississippi?

Webb town's population is 5.5% White, 94.5% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Webb town, MS?

The median home value in Webb town is $73,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x.

How educated is Webb town, Mississippi?

11.0% of adults (25+) in Webb town hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.