Webster County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Webster County is located in Missouri with a total population of 39,868. It is the 29th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Webster County is 36.9 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Webster County is $69,731. This is 1% higher than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.1%. This is 28% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $219,100. Housing costs are 2% higher than the state median of $215,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Webster County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.2%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

18.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.5%.