Addison (Webster Springs), West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Addison (Webster Springs) is a small community located in West Virginia, within Webster County. The total population is 1,038. It ranks as the 147th most populous out of 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Addison (Webster Springs) is 36.3 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 42.7 years. 11.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Addison (Webster Springs) is $33,333. This is 44% lower than the state median of $59,608. It is also 59% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 28.9%. This is 73% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.7%. 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 11.9%. This is 120% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $89,200. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $162,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Addison (Webster Springs) is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 59.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% lower than the state average of 74.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Addison (Webster Springs) has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

15.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 24.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Addison (Webster Springs), West Virginia 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 West Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.