Webster County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Webster County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 3,385. It is the 62nd most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Webster County is 44.6 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Webster County is $65,197. This is 13% lower than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.9%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 0.7%. This is 76% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $102,000. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Webster County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Webster County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.5%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.5%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

21.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 34.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.9%.