Webster, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 470, Webster's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Webster is a small community located in North Carolina, within Jackson County. The total population is 470. It ranks as the 598th most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Webster is 31.9 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 39.1 years. With 40.0% of the population under 18, Webster has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Webster is $61,528. This is 15% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.5%. This is 88% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. 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 1.4%. This is 70% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $375,000. Housing costs are 30% higher than the state median of $288,900. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 67.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Webster is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 17.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (17.2% vs 11.3%).

Education

58.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Webster in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 64% higher than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.1%. Notably, 30.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Webster, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.