Webster County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Webster County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 9,942. It is the 68th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Webster County is 40.3 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Webster County is $59,964. This is 9% higher than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.1%. This is 21% lower than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. The unemployment rate is 6.8%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $109,500. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Webster County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Webster County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 18.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 3.6%.

Education

20.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% 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 84.2%.